US HB4320 | 2015-2016 | 114th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on January 5 2016 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2016-02-03 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

NICS Denial Notification Act of 2016 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 prohibited from receiving or possessing a firearm). DOJ must report to Congress on the categories of prohibited persons who are most likely to engage in criminal activity.

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Title

NICS Denial Notification Act of 2016

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History

DateChamberAction
2016-02-03HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
2016-01-05HouseReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2016-01-05HouseIntroduced in House

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