H.R. 4471

Referred to Committee

NICS Denial Notification Act of 2017

Introduced 11/28/2017•115th Congress•House

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

1/9/2018 • House

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.

Introduced in House • 11/28/2017

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Congressional oversightCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal justice information and recordsFirearms and explosivesGovernment studies and investigationsIntergovernmental relationsLaw enforcement administration and fundingState and local government operations