Bill Sponsor
House Bill 167
117th Congress(2021-2022)
To prohibit the transfer of a firearm at a gun show by a person who is not a federally licensed firearms dealer.
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jan 4, 2021
Overview
Text
Sponsor
Introduced
Jan 4, 2021
Latest Action
Mar 4, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
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
167
Congress
117
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
Texas
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

This bill makes it unlawful for a person who is not a licensed gun dealer to transfer a firearm at a gun show.

The prohibition does not apply to a transfer to a licensed manufacturer, importer, dealer, or collector.

A violator is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term, or both.

Text (1)
January 4, 2021
Actions (3)
03/04/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
01/04/2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
01/04/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:43:41 PM