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HR 975 100th Congress House Crime and Law Enforcement Firearms Firearms control Government paperwork Government records, documents, and information

A bill to provide for a waiting period before the sale, delivery, or transfer of a handgun.

Introduced: February 4, 1987 See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 100th Congress ended
It never became law before the 100th Congress (1987–1988) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 6 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 27, 1988
Some Provisions of Measure Incorporated Into H.R.4916.
Feb 24, 1988
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Nov 30, 1987
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Feb 10, 1987
Referred to Subcommittee on Crime.
Feb 4, 1987
Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.
Feb 4, 1987
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Amends the Federal criminal code to require a seven-day waiting period prior to the sale, delivery, or transfer of a handgun (during which time a sworn statement is sent to the chief law enforcement officer of the transferee's place of residence providing notice of the proposed transaction). Authorizes an alternative procedure to such requirement which permits waiving the seven-day waiting period if the transferee presents a certificate from such officer stating that access to a handgun is required because of threats to the transferee's life.

Sets forth: (1) certain reporting and recordkeeping requirements; and (2) criminal penalties for violations of this Act.

What's happening now June 27, 1988

Some Provisions of Measure Incorporated Into H.R.4916.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 4916 Related bill Anti-Drug Abuse Amendments Act of 1988
 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 5
All 5 Democratic 5
D
Pelosi, Nancy
California · Jul 21, 1987
 D
Schumer, Charles E.
New York · Jul 1, 1987
 D
Markey, Edward J.
Massachusetts · May 20, 1987
 D
Hoyer, Steny H.
Maryland · May 4, 1987
 D
Kaptur, Marcy
Ohio · Apr 23, 1987
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 975: A bill to provide for a waiting period before the sale, delivery, or transfer of a handgun.. 100th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/100-HR-975/
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