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Gun Show Loophole Closing Act of 2009

Introduced: May 7, 2009 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 12, 2009
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
May 7, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
May 7, 2009
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Gun Show Loophole Closing Act of 2009 - Amends the federal criminal code to make it unlawful for any person to operate a gun show unless such person: (1) has attained 21 years of age; (2) is not prohibited from transporting, shipping, or receiving firearms and has not violated any federal firearms requirements; (3) has registered with the Attorney General as a gun show operator and has provided a photograph and fingerprints; (4) has not concealed material information nor made false statements in connection with a gun show operator registration; and (5) notifies the Attorney General of the date, time, and duration of a gun show not later than 30 days before the commencement of such show and verifies the identity of each vendor at the gun show.

Imposes recordkeeping requirements on gun show operators and criminal penalties for failure to register as a gun show operator and maintain required records.

Grants the Attorney General authority to enter the business premises of any gun show operator, without a showing of reasonable cause or a warrant, to examine records and inventory to determine compliance with this Act.

Increases criminal penalties for serious recordkeeping violations and violations of criminal background check requirements.

Authorizes the Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) to hire additional investigators to carry out inspections of gun shows.



What's happening now June 12, 2009

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 34
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Johnson, Henry C. "Hank"
Georgia · Sep 22, 2010
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Wasserman Schultz, Debbie
Florida · Jul 1, 2010
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Norton, Eleanor Holmes
District of Columbia · Jun 23, 2010
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Chu, Judy
California · May 19, 2010
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Cohen, Steve
Tennessee · May 6, 2010
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Himes, James A.
Connecticut · Apr 26, 2010
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Moore, Gwen
Wisconsin · Apr 20, 2010
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Davis, Danny K.
Illinois · Mar 24, 2010
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Waters, Maxine
California · Mar 2, 2010
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Tonko, Paul
New York · Jan 27, 2010
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Scott, Robert C. "Bobby"
Virginia · Jan 20, 2010
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Garamendi, John
California · Jan 13, 2010
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DeLauro, Rosa L.
Connecticut · Jan 12, 2010
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Larson, John B.
Connecticut · Jan 12, 2010
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Murphy, Christopher
Connecticut · Jan 12, 2010
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Schiff, Adam B.
California · Jan 12, 2010
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Markey, Edward J.
Massachusetts · Dec 8, 2009
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Sánchez, Linda T.
California · Dec 8, 2009
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Matsui, Doris O.
California · Dec 1, 2009
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Pallone, Frank
New Jersey · Dec 1, 2009
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Pingree, Chellie
Maine · Dec 1, 2009
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Clarke, Yvette D.
New York · Nov 17, 2009
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Meeks, Gregory W.
New York · Nov 5, 2009
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Schakowsky, Janice D.
Illinois · Nov 4, 2009
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Velázquez, Nydia M.
New York · Nov 4, 2009
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DeGette, Diana
Colorado · Oct 26, 2009
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Lofgren, Zoe
California · Oct 6, 2009
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Sherman, Brad
California · Jul 24, 2009
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Quigley, Mike
Illinois · Jul 17, 2009
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McCollum, Betty
Minnesota · Jul 10, 2009
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Nadler, Jerrold
New York · Jul 10, 2009
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McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · Jun 19, 2009
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Van Hollen, Chris
Maryland · Jun 19, 2009
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Smith, Christopher H.
New Jersey · May 7, 2009