H.R. 4240
IntroducedPublic Safety and Second Amendment Rights Protection Act of 2017
Latest Action
Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Thompson (CA). Petition No: 115-6. (<a href="http://clerk.house.gov/115/lrc/pd/petitions/DisPet0006.xml">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.)
2/26/2018 • House
Summary
Public Safety and Second Amendment Rights Protection Act of 2017
This bill modifies various provisions of federal firearms laws.
Among other things, it does the following:
- prohibits certain firearm transfers between private parties unless a licensed gun dealer, manufacturer, or importer first takes possession of the firearm to conduct a background check; and
- requires states to implement plans to improve the submission of mental health and criminal history records to the national instant criminal background check system.
Introduced in House • 11/3/2017
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Bill Journey
Originated in the House
Introduced
November 3, 2017
Committee Review
February 26, 2018
Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Thompson (CA). Petition No: 115-6. (<a href="http://clerk.house.gov/115/lrc/pd/petitions/DisPet0006.xml">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.)
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