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Gun Show Loophole Closing Act of 2019
Introduced: January 28, 2019
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 25, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Jan 28, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 28, 2019
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Gun Show Loophole Closing Act of 2019
This bill establishes new requirements regarding firearm transfers at gun shows.
Specifically, the bill requires the following:
- a person who operates a gun show must meet certain requirements (e.g., minimum age and registration); and
- a firearm transfer between private parties at a gun show must be facilitated by a licensed gun dealer, importer, or manufacturer in compliance with certain background check and recordkeeping requirements.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Committees of jurisdiction
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