H.R. 820
Referred to CommitteeGun Show Loophole Closing Act of 2019
Introduced 1/28/2019•116th Congress•House
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
3/25/2019 • House
Summary
Gun Show Loophole Closing Act of 2019
This bill establishes new requirements regarding firearm transfers at gun shows.
Specifically, the bill requires the following:
- a person who operates a gun show must meet certain requirements (e.g., minimum age and registration); and
- a firearm transfer between private parties at a gun show must be facilitated by a licensed gun dealer, importer, or manufacturer in compliance with certain background check and recordkeeping requirements.
Introduced in House • 1/28/2019
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Policy Area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Business recordsCongressional oversightCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal justice information and recordsCriminal procedure and sentencingDepartment of JusticeFirearms and explosivesLicensing and registrationsRetail and wholesale trades
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Originated in the House
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January 28, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Introduced in House1/28/2019