Foreign National Firearms Background Check Enhancement Act

Hozzl · 2022-10-28T01:46:14Z

Explore the details of House Bill 5507 Foreign National Firearms Background Check Enhancement Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Immigration. Stay informed on legislative developments.

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

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5507

Primary Policy Focus

Immigration

Potential 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