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S 2128 105th Congress Senate

No Gun Tax Act of 1998

Official title: A bill to clarify the authority of the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation regarding the collection of fees to process certain identification recor… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: A bill to clarify the authority of the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation regarding the collection of fees to process certain identification records and name checks, and for other purposes.

Introduced: July 27, 1998 See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 105th Congress ended
It never became law before the 105th Congress (1997–1998) 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.
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In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 2, 1998
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Jun 2, 1998
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5571)
Jun 2, 1998
Introduced in Senate
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 Latest action June 2, 1998

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

No Gun Tax Act of 1998 - Prohibits the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation from collecting any fee, assessment, third party collection, or other charge from any person or agency in connection with any background check required under the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Republican 2
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Collins, Susan M.
Maine · Jul 27, 1998
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McConnell, Mitch
Kentucky · Jul 15, 1998
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 2128: No Gun Tax Act of 1998. 105th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/105-S-2128/
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