House Bill 820
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Gun Show Loophole Closing Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jan 28, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
820
Congress
116
Policy Area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime and Law Enforcement
Primary focus of measure is criminal offenses, investigation and prosecution, procedure and sentencing; corrections and imprisonment; juvenile crime; law enforcement administration. Measures concerning terrorism may fall under Emergency Management or International Affairs policy areas.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
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.
January 28, 2019
03/25/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
01/28/2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
01/28/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 3:02:56 PM