House Bill 8929
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Default Proceed Sale Transparency Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Dec 9, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
8929
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
Default Proceed Sale Transparency Act
This bill establishes new requirements in the case of a firearm transfer by a licensed dealer, manufacturer, or importer to an unlicensed person prior to the completion of a background check. Current law permits such transactions—default proceed transactions—if a submitted background check remains incomplete after three business days.
December 9, 2020
12/09/2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
12/09/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:44:00 PM