Firearms Owners Against Crime
Institute for Legal, Legislative and Educational Action
Institute for Legal, Legislative and Educational Action
Session: 118th Congress
Title: Gun Theft Prevention Act
Description: To enhance safety and security at federally licensed gun shops, and for other purposes.
Last Action: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Last Action Date: June 25, 2024
Session: 118th Congress
Title: Federal Firearm Licensee Act
Description: A bill to modernize the business of selling firearms.
Last Action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Last Action Date: July 11, 2024
Session: 118th Congress
Title: Firearms Interstate Commerce Reform Act
Description: A bill to amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to update certain procedures applicable to commerce in firearms and remove certain Federal restrictions on interstate firearms transactions.
Last Action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Last Action Date: July 10, 2024
Session: 118th Congress
Title: To require the Attorney General to make publicly available a list of federally licensed firearms dealers with a high number of short time-to-crime firearm traces, and to prohibit Federal departments and agencies from contracting with such dealers.
Description: To require the Attorney General to make publicly available a list of federally licensed firearms dealers with a high number of short time-to-crime firearm traces, and to prohibit Federal departments and agencies from contracting with such dealers.
Last Action: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Last Action Date: June 14, 2024
Session: 118th Congress
Title: To amend title 18, United States Code, to require a Federal firearms licensee to provide secure firearms storage information to a prospective firearm transferee, and to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a gun safe credit, and for other purposes.
Description: To amend title 18, United States Code, to require a Federal firearms licensee to provide secure firearms storage information to a prospective firearm transferee, and to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a gun safe credit, and for other purposes.
Last Action: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Last Action Date: June 12, 2024
Session: 118th Congress
Title: Stop the BIS RULE Act Stop the Bureaucratic Ineptitude Shuttering Respectable and Upstanding Lawful Exporters Act
Description: A bill to prohibit the use of Federal funds to finalize, implement, or enforce the interim final rule of the Bureau of Industry and Security of the Department of Commerce entitled "Revision of Firearms License Requirements".
Last Action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Last Action Date: June 5, 2024
Session: 118th Congress
Title: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Commerce relating to "Revision of Firearms License Requirements".
Description: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Commerce relating to "Revision of Firearms License Requirements".
Last Action: Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 23.
Last Action Date: July 11, 2024
Session: 118th Congress
Title: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Commerce relating to "Revision of Firearms License Requirements".
Description: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Commerce relating to "Revision of Firearms License Requirements".
Last Action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Last Action Date: June 5, 2024
Session: 118th Congress
Title: RIFLE Act Repealing Illegal Freedom and Liberty Excises Act
Description: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the firearm transfer tax, and for other purposes.
Last Action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Last Action Date: May 15, 2024
Session: 118th Congress
Title: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives relating to "Definition of 'Engaged in the Business' as a Dealer in Firearms".
Description: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives relating to "Definition of 'Engaged in the Business' as a Dealer in Firearms".
Last Action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Last Action Date: May 15, 2024
Session: 118th Congress
Title: Firearms Interstate Commerce Reform Act
Description: To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to update certain procedures applicable to commerce in firearms and remove certain Federal restrictions on interstate firearms transactions.
Last Action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Last Action Date: May 10, 2024
Session: 118th Congress
Title: Virginia Plan to Reduce Gun Violence Act of 2024
Description: A bill to reform Federal firearms laws, and for other purposes.
Last Action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Last Action Date: April 16, 2024
Session: 118th Congress
Title: Destroy Zombie Guns Act
Description: To amend title 18, United States Code, to improve firearm destruction practices, and for other purposes.
Last Action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Last Action Date: March 20, 2024
Session: 118th Congress
Title: Prevent Illegal Gun Resales Act
Description: To improve the licensing requirements for the retail sale of firearms, and for other purposes.
Last Action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Last Action Date: March 29, 2024
Session: 118th Congress
Title: Fighting Irrational Regulatory Enforcement to Avert Retailers' Misfortune Act FIREARM Act
Description: To provide firearm licensees an opportunity to correct statutory and regulatory violations, and for other purposes.
Last Action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Last Action Date: February 28, 2024
Session: 118th Congress
Title: FIREARM Act Fighting Irrational Regulatory Enforcement to Avert Retailers' Misfortune Act
Description: A bill to provide firearm licensees an opportunity to correct statutory and regulatory violations, and for other purposes.
Last Action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Last Action Date: February 27, 2024
Session: 118th Congress
Title: RIFLE Act of 2024 Reining in Federal Licensing Enforcement Act of 2024
Description: To reform the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives.
Last Action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Last Action Date: January 18, 2024
Session: 118th Congress
Title: Fire Sale Loophole Closing Act
Description: To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to restrict the ability to transfer business inventory firearms, and for other purposes.
Last Action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Last Action Date: October 25, 2023
Session: 118th Congress
Title: Gun Suicide Prevention Act
Description: To prohibit the sale of a firearm unless the firearm or packaging carries a label that provides the number of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
Last Action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.
Last Action Date: September 15, 2023
Session: 118th Congress
Title: National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) Data Integrity Act of 2023
Description: A bill to require the search and retention of certain records with respect to conducting criminal background checks, and for other purposes.
Last Action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3152)
Last Action Date: July 19, 2023
Session: 118th Congress
Title: Assault Weapons Excise Act
Description: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose an additional 1,000 percent excise tax on the sale of large capacity ammunition feeding devices and semiautomatic assault weapons, and for other purposes.
Last Action: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Last Action Date: August 4, 2023
Session: 118th Congress
Title: Kimberly Vaughan Firearm Safe Storage Act
Description: To create and disseminate best practices regarding safe firearm storage, to create a grant program for the distribution of safe storage devices, and for other purposes.
Last Action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Last Action Date: July 27, 2023
Session: 118th Congress
Title: Safe Storage Saves Lives Act
Description: To amend title 18, United States Code, to require a gun lock to be provided to every firearm purchaser.
Last Action: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2997-2998)
Last Action Date: June 21, 2023
Session: 118th Congress
Title: Multiple Firearm Sales Reporting Modernization Act of 2023
Description: To amend title 18, United States Code, to expand to all firearms the requirement that Federal firearms licensees report sales of 2 or more handguns to the same unlicensed person within 5 consecutive business days.
Last Action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Last Action Date: June 16, 2023
Session: 118th Congress
Title: Background Check Point of Contact Act of 2023
Description: To establish a grant program through the Department of Justice to incentivize States to establish point-of-contact systems for firearm sales subject to a background check, and for other purposes.
Last Action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Last Action Date: June 15, 2023
Session: 118th Congress
Title: Federal Firearms Licensee Protection Act of 2023
Description: A bill to amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to enhance penalties for theft of a firearm from a Federal firearms licensee.
Last Action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Last Action Date: June 8, 2023
Session: 118th Congress
Title: Keeping Gun Dealers Honest Act of 2023
Description: To ensure greater accountability by licensed firearms dealers.
Last Action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Last Action Date: June 6, 2023
Session: 118th Congress
Title: Keeping Gun Dealers Honest Act of 2023
Description: A bill to ensure greater accountability by licensed firearms dealers.
Last Action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Last Action Date: June 6, 2023
Session: 118th Congress
Title: Firearms Retailer Code of Conduct Act of 2023
Description: To require federally licensed firearms manufacturers, importers, and dealers and their employees to undergo training to be eligible to sell a firearm, to require a notice to be posted at retail firearms locations that describes the signs of unlawful firearms purchases, to require such licensees to maintain physical security elements to prevent theft and a minimum level of business liability insurance, and for other purposes.
Last Action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Last Action Date: April 20, 2023
Session: 118th Congress
Title: Federal Firearms Licensee Protection Act of 2023
Description: To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to enhance penalties for theft of a firearm from a Federal firearms licensee.
Last Action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Last Action Date: April 13, 2023
Session: 118th Congress
Title: Tribal Firearm Access Act
Description: To allow members of federally recognized Tribes to use their Tribal government identification documents in obtaining a firearm from a federally licensed firearms dealer.
Last Action: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Last Action Date: January 18, 2024
Session: 118th Congress
Title: Tribal Firearm Access Act
Description: A bill to allow members of federally recognized Tribes to use their Tribal government identification documents in obtaining a firearm from a federally licensed firearms dealer.
Last Action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Last Action Date: March 22, 2023
Session: 118th Congress
Title: State Firearms Dealer Licensing Enhancement Act
Description: A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide for grants for State firearms dealer licensing programs, and for other purposes.
Last Action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Last Action Date: March 16, 2023
Session: 118th Congress
Title: State Firearms Dealer Licensing Enhancement Act
Description: To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide for grants for State firearms dealer licensing programs, and for other purposes.
Last Action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Last Action Date: March 14, 2023
Session: 118th Congress
Title: Federal Firearm Licensee Act
Description: To modernize the business of selling firearms.
Last Action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Last Action Date: March 9, 2023
Session: 118th Congress
Title: AIM Act of 2023 ATF Improvement and Modernization Act of 2023
Description: To remove obstacles to the ability of law enforcement officers to enforce gun safety laws, and for other purposes.
Last Action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Last Action Date: February 10, 2023
Session: 118th Congress
Title: AIM Act of 2023 ATF Improvement and Modernization Act of 2023
Description: A bill to remove obstacles to the ability of law enforcement officers to enforce gun safety laws, and for other purposes.
Last Action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Last Action Date: January 26, 2023
Session: 118th Congress
Title: Default Proceed Sale Transparency Act
Description: To improve the procedures of the national instant criminal background check system in the case of firearm transfers by federally licensed firearms importers, manufacturers, and dealers before the completion of the related criminal background check, and to provide for annual reports on default firearm transfers.
Last Action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Last Action Date: February 2, 2023
Session: 117th Congress
Title: To end the epidemic of gun violence and build safer communities by strengthening Federal firearms laws and supporting gun violence research, intervention, and prevention initiatives.
Description: To end the epidemic of gun violence and build safer communities by strengthening Federal firearms laws and supporting gun violence research, intervention, and prevention initiatives.
Last Action: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Last Action Date: December 20, 2022
Session: 117th Congress
Title: Fire Sale Loophole Closing Act
Description: A bill to amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to restrict the ability of a person whose Federal license to import, manufacture, or deal in firearms has been revoked, whose application to renew such a license has been denied, or who has received a license revocation or renewal denial notice, to transfer business inventory firearms, and for other purposes.
Last Action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Last Action Date: September 8, 2022
Session: 117th Congress
Title: Firearm Industry Crime and Trafficking Accountability Act
Description: To establish reasonable controls on firearms manufacturers and importers, and for other purposes.
Last Action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Last Action Date: November 1, 2022
Session: 117th Congress
Title: AIM Act ATF Improvement and Modernization Act of 2022
Description: To remove obstacles to the ability of law enforcement officers to enforce gun safety laws, and for other purposes.
Last Action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Last Action Date: November 1, 2022
Session: 117th Congress
Title: AIM Act of 2022 ATF Improvement and Modernization Act of 2022
Description: A bill to remove obstacles to the ability of law enforcement officers to enforce gun safety laws, and for other purposes.
Last Action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Last Action Date: July 21, 2022
Session: 117th Congress
Title: Age 21 Act
Description: A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the purchase of certain firearms by individuals under 21 years of age, and for other purposes.
Last Action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Last Action Date: May 19, 2022
Session: 117th Congress
Title: Hadiya Pendleton and Nyasia Pryear-Yard Gun Trafficking and Crime Prevention Act of 2022
Description: A bill to prevent gun trafficking.
Last Action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Last Action Date: May 17, 2022
Session: 117th Congress
Title: Protecting Our Kids Act
Description: To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide for an increased age limit on the purchase of certain firearms, prevent gun trafficking, modernize the prohibition on untraceable firearms, encourage the safe storage of firearms, and for other purposes.
Last Action: Received in the Senate.
Last Action Date: June 9, 2022
Session: 117th Congress
Title: LEAD Act of 2022 Lead Endangers Animals Daily Act of 2022
Description: A bill to require the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, to promulgate regulations prohibiting the use of lead ammunition on all land and water under the jurisdiction and control of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, and other for purposes.
Last Action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Last Action Date: May 5, 2022
Session: 117th Congress
Title: Kimberly Vaughan Firearm Safe Storage Act
Description: To make unlawful the sale of any firearm by a licensed manufacturer, licensed importer, or licensed dealer without a written notice promoting safe storage and a safe storage device, to create and disseminate best practices regarding safe firearm storage, to create a grant program for the distribution of safe storage devices, and to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow for a credit against tax for sales at retail of safe firearm storage devices, and for other purposes.
Last Action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Last Action Date: November 1, 2022
Session: 117th Congress
Title: Stopping the Fraudulent Sales of Firearms Act
Description: A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to make fraudulent dealings in firearms and ammunition unlawful, and for other purposes.
Last Action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Last Action Date: March 8, 2022
Session: 117th Congress
Title: No Gun Lists Act of 2022
Description: To require the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives to eliminate its Enterprise Content Management Imaging Repository System, and for other purposes.
Last Action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Last Action Date: November 1, 2022
Session: 117th Congress
Title: No Retaining Every Gun In a System That Restricts Your Rights Act
Description: To amend title 18, United States Code, to discontinue the collection by the Federal Government of firearm transaction records of discontinued firearms businesses, to require the destruction of such already collected records, and for other purposes.
Last Action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Last Action Date: November 1, 2022
Session: 117th Congress
Title: Federal Firearm Licensee Act
Description: To modernize the business of selling firearms.
Last Action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Last Action Date: November 1, 2022
Session: 117th Congress
Title: Fire Sale Loophole Closing Act
Description: To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to restrict the ability of a person whose Federal license to import, manufacture, or deal in firearms has been revoked, whose application to renew such a license has been denied, or who has received a license revocation or renewal denial notice, to transfer business inventory firearms, and for other purposes.
Last Action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Last Action Date: November 1, 2022
Session: 117th Congress
Title: SECURE Firearm Storage Act Safety Enhancements for Communities Using Reasonable and Effective Firearm Storage Act
Description: To amend title 18, United States Code, to require federally licensed firearms importers, manufacturers, and dealers to meet certain requirements with respect to securing their firearms inventory, business records, and business premises.
Last Action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Last Action Date: November 1, 2022
Session: 117th Congress
Title: SECURE Firearm Storage Act Safety Enhancements for Communities Using Reasonable and Effective Firearm Storage Act
Description: A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to require federally licensed firearms importers, manufacturers, and dealers to meet certain requirements with respect to securing their firearms inventory, business records, and business premises.
Last Action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Last Action Date: September 30, 2021
Session: 117th Congress
Title: Gun Theft Prevention Act
Description: To enhance safety and security at federally licensed gun shops, and for other purposes.
Last Action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Last Action Date: November 1, 2022
Session: 117th Congress
Title: Federal Firearms Licensee Protection Act of 2021
Description: A bill to amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to enhance penalties for theft of a firearm from a Federal firearms licensee.
Last Action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Last Action Date: July 22, 2021
Session: 117th Congress
Title: Keeping Gun Dealers Honest Act of 2021
Description: To ensure greater accountability by licensed firearms dealers.
Last Action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Last Action Date: November 1, 2022
Session: 117th Congress
Title: Handgun Purchaser Licensing Act
Description: To authorize for a grant program for handgun licensing programs, and for other purposes.
Last Action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Last Action Date: October 19, 2021
Session: 117th Congress
Title: Jaime’s Law
Description: To prevent the purchase of ammunition by prohibited purchasers.
Last Action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Last Action Date: October 19, 2021
Session: 117th Congress
Title: Jaime’s Law
Description: A bill to prevent the purchase of ammunition by prohibited purchasers.
Last Action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Last Action Date: April 20, 2021
Session: 117th Congress
Title: Illegal Alien NICS Alert Act
Description: A bill to require the national instant criminal background check system to notify U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the relevant State and local law enforcement agencies whenever information contained in the system indicates that an alien who is illegally or unlawfully in the United States attempted to receive a firearm.
Last Action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Last Action Date: April 21, 2021
Session: 117th Congress
Title: Second Amendment Protection Act
Description: To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to issue guidance to identify firearms business operations of licensed manufacturers and licensed dealers as essential businesses during certain national emergencies, and for other purposes.
Last Action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Last Action Date: May 18, 2021
Session: 117th Congress
Title: Background Check Expansion Act
Description: A bill to require a background check for every firearm sale.
Last Action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Last Action Date: March 2, 2021
Session: 117th Congress
Title: Background Check Completion Act of 2021
Description: A bill to prohibit firearms dealers from selling a firearm prior to the completion of a background check.
Last Action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Last Action Date: March 4, 2021
Session: 117th Congress
Title: To require the Inspector General, Department of Justice, to submit a report to the Congress on the number of firearm transaction denials issued by the National Instant Criminal Background Check System that are referred to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives for investigation, the number of prosecutions resulting from such investigations, and the number of firearms recovered by the Bureau in cases in which such a denial was issued after the firearm was transferred.
Description: To require the Inspector General, Department of Justice, to submit a report to the Congress on the number of firearm transaction denials issued by the National Instant Criminal Background Check System that are referred to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives for investigation, the number of prosecutions resulting from such investigations, and the number of firearms recovered by the Bureau in cases in which such a denial was issued after the firearm was transferred.
Last Action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Last Action Date: March 4, 2021
Session: 117th Congress
Title: Prosecuting Gun Crimes Saves Lives Act
Description: To direct the Attorney General to prioritize the investigation and prosecution of Federal firearms offenses, and for other purposes.
Last Action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Last Action Date: May 18, 2021
Session: 117th Congress
Title: Closing the Loophole on Interstate Firearm Sales Act
Description: To prohibit a Federal firearms licensee from transferring a long gun to a person who the licensee knows or has reasonable cause to believe does not reside in (or if the person is a corporation or other business entity, does not maintain a place of business in) the State in which the licensee's place of business is located.
Last Action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Last Action Date: March 22, 2021
Session: 116th Congress
Title: Stopping the Fraudulent Sales of Firearms Act
Description: To amend title 18, United States Code, to make fraudulent dealings in firearms and ammunition unlawful, and for other purposes.
Last Action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Last Action Date: October 23, 2020
Session: 116th Congress
Title: Firearms Retailer Code of Conduct Act of 2020
Description: To require federally licensed firearms manufacturers, importers, and dealers and their employees to undergo annual training to be eligible to sell a firearm, to require a notice to be posted at retail firearms locations that describes the signs of unlawful firearms purchases, to require such licensees to maintain a minimum level of business liability insurance, and for other purposes.
Last Action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Last Action Date: August 7, 2020
Session: 116th Congress
Title: Background Check Completion Act of 2020
Description: Prohibits a licensed gun dealer from transferring a firearm to an unlicensed person prior to the completion of a background check. Current law permits a licensed gun dealer to transfer a firearm to an unlicensed person if a submitted background check remains incomplete after three business days.
Last Action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Last Action Date: June 25, 2020
Session: 116th Congress
Title: Prevent Family Fire Act of 2019
Description: Allows a new business-related tax credit for 10% of the amount of the first retail sale of a safe firearm storage device. The amount upon which the credit is based may not exceed $400. A "safe firearm storage device" is a device that (1) is designed and marketed to deny unauthorized access to, or rendering inoperable, a firearm or ammunition; and (2) is secured by a combination lock, key lock, or lock based on biometric information. This credit terminates after December 31, 2026.
Last Action: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8707)
Last Action Date: October 31, 2019
Session: 116th Congress
Title: Fire Sale Loophole Closing Act
Description: Imposes restrictions on the transfer of business inventory firearms by a firearms importer, manufacturer, or dealer whose license is revoked or denied. An individual who violates the restrictions is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, prison term of up to one year (or five years if the violation was willful), or both.
Last Action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Last Action Date: December 18, 2019
Session: 116th Congress
Title: Multiple Firearm Sales Reporting Modernization Act of 2019
Description: Expands reporting requirements with respect to sales or dispositions of multiple firearms. Currently, a federal firearms licensee (e.g., a gun dealer) must report multiple sales of pistols or revolvers to the same person within five business days. requires a federal firearms licensee to report multiple sales or dispositions of any firearms to the same person within five business days.
Last Action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Last Action Date: October 2, 2019
Session: 116th Congress
Title: Trafficking Reduction And Criminal Enforcement (TRACE) Act
Description: To prevent the illegal sale of firearms, and for other purposes.
Last Action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Last Action Date: October 28, 2019
Session: 116th Congress
Title: Stop Illegal Trafficking in Firearms Act of 2019
Description: A bill to increase public safety by punishing and deterring firearms trafficking.
Last Action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Last Action Date: July 31, 2019
Session: 116th Congress
Title: Prevent Gun Trafficking Act
Description: To amend title 18, United States Code, to combat straw purchases of firearms and deter firearms trafficking.
Last Action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Last Action Date: August 28, 2019
Session: 116th Congress
Title: Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act
Description: Removes limitations on the civil liability of gun manufacturers. Specifically, the bill repeals the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, which prohibits civil actions against a firearm or ammunition manufacturer, seller, importer, dealer, or trade association for damages resulting from the criminal or unlawful misuse of a firearm.
Last Action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Last Action Date: June 11, 2019
Session: 116th Congress
Title: Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act
Description: Removes limitations on the civil liability of gun manufacturers and the disclosure of gun trace data in civil actions. Specifically, the bill repeals the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, which prohibits civil actions against a firearm or ammunition manufacturer, seller, importer, dealer, or trade association for damages resulting from the criminal or unlawful misuse of a firearm. Additionally, the bill states that firearms trace data maintained by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is not immune from legal process. Such data is subject to discovery; is admissible as evidence; and may be used, relied on, or disclosed in a civil action or administrative proceeding.
Last Action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Last Action Date: June 28, 2019
Session: 116th Congress
Title: Keeping Gun Dealers Honest Act of 2019
Description: To ensure greater accountability by licensed firearms dealers.
Last Action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Last Action Date: June 28, 2019
Session: 116th Congress
Title: Keeping Gun Dealers Honest Act of 2019
Description: A bill to ensure greater accountability by licensed firearms dealers.
Last Action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Last Action Date: June 12, 2019
Session: 116th Congress
Title: Gun Theft Prevention Act
Description: To enhance safety and security at federally licensed gun shops, and for other purposes.
Last Action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Last Action Date: June 26, 2019
Session: 116th Congress
Title: Prevent Crime and Terrorism Act of 2019
Description: Prohibits the President from removing various items from the U.S. Munitions List, which lists weapons and related equipment that are subject to export controls. Items that the President may not remove from the list include combat shotguns, silencers, flame throwers, electric armor, and various types of ammunition and weapons components.
Last Action: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Last Action Date: February 8, 2019
Session: 116th Congress
Title: Closing the Loophole on Interstate Firearm Sales Act
Description: Generally prohibits a licensed importer, manufacturer, dealer, or collector (transferor) from selling or delivering a rifle or shotgun to an out-of-state resident (transferee). Specifically, the bill removes an exception under current law that allows a transferee to obtain a rifle or shotgun from a transferor in another state, provided that (1) the transferee and transferor meet in person to accomplish the transfer; and (2) the sale, delivery, and receipt of the firearm comply with the laws of both states.
Last Action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Last Action Date: June 26, 2019
Session: 116th Congress
Title: 21st Century NICS Act
Description: Modifies provisions governing the national instant criminal background check system (NICS). Specifically, it permits the NICS to query an additional database—the National Data Exchange—as part of a firearm-related background check.
Last Action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Last Action Date: May 20, 2019
Session: 116th Congress
Title: Federal Firearms Licensee Protection Act
Description: To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to enhance penalties for certain thefts of a firearm from certain Federal firearms licensees, and to criminalize the theft of a firearm from a gun range that rents firearms or a shooting club.
Last Action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Last Action Date: May 15, 2019
Session: 116th Congress
Title: NICS Denial Notification Act of 2019
Description: Requires the Department of Justice to notify state and local law enforcement authorities following a firearms-related background check that results in a denial.
Last Action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Last Action Date: April 12, 2019
Session: 116th Congress
Title: MVP Act of 2019 The Mass Violence Prevention Act of 2019
Description: To enhance penalties for theft of a firearm from a Federal firearms licensee, to establish a Mass Violence Prevention Center, and for other purposes.
Last Action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Last Action Date: March 25, 2019
Session: 116th Congress
Title: SECURE Firearm Storage Act Safety Enhancements for Communities Using Reasonable and Effective Firearm Storage Act
Description: Establishes security requirements for the business premises of a licensed firearms importer, manufacturer, or dealer. Specifically, when the premises are closed for business, an importer, manufacturer, or dealer must secure the firearms inventory and securely store paper business records. A violator is subject to penalties—a civil fine, suspension or revocation of a license, or both a civil fine and suspension or revocation of a license.
Last Action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Last Action Date: February 4, 2019
Session: 116th Congress
Title: SECURE Firearm Storage Act Safety Enhancements for Communities Using Reasonable and Effective Firearm Storage Act
Description: Establishes security requirements for the business premises of a licensed firearms importer, manufacturer, or dealer. Specifically, when the premises are closed for business, an importer, manufacturer, or dealer must secure the firearms inventory and securely store paper business records. A violator is subject to penalties—a civil fine, suspension or revocation of a license, or both a civil fine and suspension or revocation of a license.
Last Action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Last Action Date: March 22, 2019
Session: 116th Congress
Title: Raise the Age Act
Description: Establishes new restrictions on the sale or transfer of certain semiautomatic firearms to individuals under 21 years of age. Specifically, this bill makes it unlawful for a licensed gun dealer, importer, manufacturer, or collector to sell or deliver a semiautomatic center-fire rifle that has the capacity to accept more than five rounds to an individual who the licensee knows or has reasonable cause to believe is under age 21. The prohibition does not apply if the individual under age 21 is a full-time law enforcement officer or active-duty member of the Armed Forces. The bill also requires the Federal Bureau of Investigation to report on the operation of its public access line, including a description of information sharing protocols and recommendations for improving such protocols.
Last Action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Last Action Date: March 4, 2019
Session: 116th Congress
Title: Stop Online Ammunition Sales Act of 2019
Description: Establishes new requirements and restrictions with respect to the sale, purchase, shipment, and transport of ammunition. Among other things, the bill does the following: requires an ammunition dealer to be licensed; requires ammunition sales to be conducted in person; and requires a licensed ammunition importer, manufacturer, or dealer to report on bulk sales of ammunition.
Last Action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Last Action Date: March 4, 2019