House Bill 4471
115th Congress(2017-2018)
NICS Denial Notification Act of 2017
Introduced
Introduced in House on Nov 28, 2017
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
4471
Congress
115
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
NICS Denial Notification Act of 2017
This bill amends the federal criminal code to require the Department of Justice (DOJ) to report certain information to state and local law enforcement authorities following a determination, by the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, that a prospective firearm purchaser is a prohibited person (i.e., a person who is barred from receiving or possessing a firearm).
DOJ must report annually on: (1) certain details regarding denied firearm purchases in each category of prohibited persons, and (2) the number of background check notices reported to states.
November 28, 2017
01/09/2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
11/28/2017
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
11/28/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:37:58 PM