House Bill 6654
115th Congress(2017-2018)
To prohibit the transfer of a firearm at a gun show by a person who is not a licensed dealer.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Aug 3, 2018
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
6654
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
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.
August 3, 2018
10/09/2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
08/03/2018
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
08/03/2018
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:41:44 PM