Bill Sponsor
Senate Bill 2449
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Federal Firearm Licensing Act
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Sep 10, 2019
Overview
Text
Introduced
Sep 10, 2019
Latest Action
Sep 10, 2019
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
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
2449
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.
Sponsorship by Party
Democrat
New Jersey
Democrat
New Jersey
Senate Votes (0)
House Votes (0)
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Federal Firearm Licensing Act

This bill establishes a federal firearm licensing program through which an individual must obtain a federal firearm license from the Department of Justice prior to purchasing or receiving a firearm. To be eligible for such a license, the individual must have completed training in firearms safety and be subject to a background investigation and criminal history check.

Text (1)
September 10, 2019
Actions (2)
09/10/2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
09/10/2019
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 1:50:04 PM