HR 4471
115th Congress
House
Crime and Law Enforcement
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Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Criminal justice information and records
Firearms and explosives
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NICS Denial Notification Act of 2017
Introduced: November 28, 2017
Introduced by:
Quigley, Mike
Democratic
· Illinois
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jan 9, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Nov 28, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Nov 28, 2017
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
NICS Denial Notification Act of 2017
This bill amends the federal criminal code to require the Department of Justice (DOJ) to report certain information to state and local law enforcement authorities following a determination, by the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, that a prospective firearm purchaser is a prohibited person (i.e., a person who is barred from receiving or possessing a firearm).
DOJ must report annually on: (1) certain details regarding denied firearm purchases in each category of prohibited persons, and (2) the number of background check notices reported to states.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Committees of jurisdiction
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