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HR 2707 117th Congress House Crime and Law Enforcement Criminal justice information and records Firearms and explosives Law enforcement administration and funding Licensing and registrations

Handgun Purchaser Licensing Act

Introduced: April 20, 2021 Introduced by: Raskin, Jamie Democratic · Maryland See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 19, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Apr 20, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Apr 20, 2021
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Handgun Purchaser Licensing Act

This bill authorizes a grant program for states, local governments, and Indian tribes to implement and evaluate handgun purchaser licensing requirements.

What's happening now October 19, 2021

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

 Related & companion bills 1
  • S 770 Related bill Handgun Purchaser Licensing Act
 Bill text 1 version

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1
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Hayes, Jahana
Connecticut · Apr 20, 2021
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2707: Handgun Purchaser Licensing Act. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-2707/
MLA
"H.R. 2707: Handgun Purchaser Licensing Act." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-2707/.
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H.R. 2707, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-2707/.
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[H.R. 2707: Handgun Purchaser Licensing Act](https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-2707/)
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