HR 4928
114th Congress
House
Crime and Law Enforcement
Firearms and explosives
Retail and wholesale trades
State and local government operations
Firearms Transfer Improvement Act
Introduced: April 13, 2016
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Everywhere this bill has been
4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 17, 2016
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Apr 18, 2016
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1782)
Apr 13, 2016
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Apr 13, 2016
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Firearms Transfer Improvement Act
This bill amends the federal criminal code to broaden the scope of permissible transfers between a licensed gun dealer and an out-of-state resident.
Current law permits a licensed gun dealer to sell or transfer a rifle or shotgun to an out-of-state resident if the transaction occurs in person and complies with applicable laws of both states. This bill permits a licensed gun dealer to sell or transfer a firearm to an out-of-state resident if the transaction occurs in person and complies with applicable laws of the state in which the gun dealer's place of business is located.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Committees of jurisdiction
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