H.R. 6575 — Protecting Americans from Gun Violence Act of 2022

Summary

Protecting Americans from Gun Violence Act of 2022

This bill establishes provisions related to firearms, including with respect to gun violence research and the reporting of lost or stolen firearms.

Among its provisions, the bill

establishes a fee for firearms-related background checks under the National Instant Criminal Background Check System,
directs the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to conduct or support gun violence research,
requires a gun owner to report a lost or stolen firearm to local law enforcement authorities within 48 hours of discovery, and
establishes penalties for violations of the bill.

2022-02-02
Introduced in House
2022-02-02
Introduced in House
2022-02-02
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2022-02-02
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2022-02-03
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
2022-11-01
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.