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Federal Firearm Licensing Act

3/13/2024, 3:55 AM

Congressional Summary of S 4263

Federal Firearm Licensing Act

This bill establishes a federal firearm licensing program through which an individual must obtain a federal firearm license from the Department of Justice prior to purchasing or receiving a firearm. To be eligible for such a license, the individual must have completed training in firearms safety and be subject to a background investigation and criminal history check.

Current Status of Bill S 4263

Bill S 4263 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 19, 2022. Bill S 4263 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on May 19, 2022.  Bill S 4263's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of May 19, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4263

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4263

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4263

Federal Firearm Licensing Act
Federal Firearm Licensing Act
A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to require licenses to acquire or receive firearms, and for other purposes.

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