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HR 3853 114th Congress House Crime and Law Enforcement Business records Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation Firearms and explosives Licensing and registrations Retail and wholesale trades

Gun Dealer Accountability Act

Introduced: October 28, 2015 Introduced by: Moore, Gwen Democratic · Wisconsin See on congress.gov
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Nov 23, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Oct 28, 2015
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Oct 28, 2015
Introduced in House
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Gun Dealer Accountability Act

This bill amends the federal criminal code to grant discretion to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) to approve an application by, and issue a federal firearms license to, a gun dealer.

Additionally, it authorizes the ATF to conduct more than one compliance inspection during a 12-month period if, in the preceding two years, a court has found that a licensed gun dealer transferred a firearm unlawfully, or the Department of Justice (DOJ) has found that 10 or more firearms used in crimes have been traced back to the dealer.

Finally, the bill amends the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2012, and the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013, to permit the ATF to require a licensed gun dealer to conduct a physical inventory if, in the preceding two years, a court has found that a licensed gun dealer transferred a firearm unlawfully or DOJ has found that 10 or more firearms used in crimes have been traced back to the dealer.

What's happening now November 23, 2015

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

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Van Hollen, Chris
Maryland · Dec 18, 2015
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