Senate Bill 4040
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Gun Owner Privacy Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jun 23, 2020
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
4040
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 Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Gun Owner Privacy Act
This bill restricts the use of federal funds in connection with the implementation and operation of a firearms-related background check system.
Specifically, it prohibits the use of federal funds for
- a firearms-related background check system that does not immediately destroy all information about a person who is eligible to own firearms, or
- the implementation or collection of a tax or fee in connection with a firearms-related background check.
June 23, 2020
06/23/2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
06/23/2020
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:46:10 PM