House Bill 167
116th Congress(2019-2020)
To prohibit the transfer of a firearm at a gun show by a person who is not a licensed dealer.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jan 3, 2019
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Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
167
Congress
116
Policy Area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime and Law Enforcement
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No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
This bill makes it unlawful for a person who is not a licensed gun dealer to transfer a firearm at a gun show.
The prohibition does not apply to a transfer to a licensed manufacturer, importer, dealer, or collector.
A violator is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term, or both.
January 3, 2019
01/03/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
01/03/2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
01/03/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 1:49:27 PM