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H.R. 820 — Gun Show Loophole Closing Act of 2019 | PoliFocus

H.R. 820116th Congress

Gun Show Loophole Closing Act of 2019

To require criminal background checks on all firearms transactions occurring at gun shows.

Sponsors

Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12]

2 cosponsors

Subjects

Crime and Law Enforcement

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.

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Related Legislation

H.R. 282SAFER Now Act
2019-01-08Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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Legislative Actions

2019-01-28
Introduced in House
2019-01-28
Introduced in House
2019-01-28
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2019-03-25
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

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