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Foreign National Firearms Background Check Enhancement Act
10/28/2022, 1:46 AM
Congressional Summary of HR 5507
Foreign National Firearms Background Check Enhancement Act
This bill requires a nonimmigrant alien to get Department of Justice (DOJ) approval before purchasing a firearm. Specifically, the party transferring the firearm to the alien must receive a copy of the DOJ waiver or confirm with the DOJ that such an alien falls within specified exceptions, such as the alien possessing a U.S. hunting license. Currently, a nonimmigrant alien may acquire a firearm if the alien qualifies for one of the specified exceptions without acquiring DOJ approval.
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Current Status of Bill HR 5507
Bill HR 5507 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 19, 2019. Bill HR 5507 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on December 19, 2019. Bill HR 5507's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship. as of January 28, 2020
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5507
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
7Democrat Cosponsors
3Republican Cosponsors
4Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5507
Primary Policy Focus
ImmigrationPotential Impact Areas
- Administrative remedies
- Firearms and explosives
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5507
Foreign National Firearms Background Check Enhancement Act
To amend title 18, United States Code, to require an alien lawfully admitted to the United States under a nonimmigrant visa to obtain the approval of the Attorney General before receiving a firearm.
Foreign National Firearms Background Check Enhancement Act
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