Bill Sponsor
House Bill 1705
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Jaime’s Law
Introduced
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Introduced in House on Mar 13, 2019
Overview
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Mar 13, 2019
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Apr 12, 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
1705
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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.
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Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Jaime's Law

This bill establishes background check requirements for the sale and transfer of ammunition.

Specifically, the bill prohibits a licensed importer, manufacturer, or dealer from transferring ammunition to an unlicensed individual prior to submitting a background check through the National Instant Criminal Background Check System. It also establishes penalties for violations. (Currently, background checks are required under these circumstances for the transfer of firearms, but not for ammunition.)

Additionally, it prohibits an ammunition transfer between private parties (i.e., unlicensed individuals) unless a licensed importer, manufacturer, or dealer first takes possession of the ammunition to conduct a background check. However, this prohibition does not apply to certain ammunition transfers, such as a gift between spouses in good faith.

Text (1)
March 13, 2019
Actions (3)
04/12/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
03/13/2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
03/13/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 5:47:15 PM