NICS Denial Notification Act of 2021

Senate Bill 675 - NICS Denial Notification Act of 2021: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2023-01-11T13:47:45Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 675 NICS Denial Notification Act of 2021 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Crime and Law Enforcement. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/11/2023, 1:47 PM

Congressional Summary of S 675

NICS Denial Notification Act of 2021

This bill requires the Department of Justice to notify state and local law enforcement authorities following a firearms-related background check that results in a denial.

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Current Status of Bill S 675

Bill S 675 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 10, 2021. Bill S 675 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on March 10, 2021. Bill S 675's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of March 10, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 675

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 675

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

Potential Impact Areas

- Administrative remedies

- Congressional oversight

- Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation

- Criminal justice information and records

- Firearms and explosives

- Government studies and investigations

- Intergovernmental relations

- Law enforcement administration and funding

- State and local government operations

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 675

NICS Denial Notification Act of 2021

A bill to provide for the reporting to State and local law enforcement authorities of cases in which the national instant criminal background check system indicates that a firearm has been sought to be acquired by a prohibited person, so that authorities may pursue criminal charges under State law, and to ensure that the Department of Justice reports to Congress on prosecutions secured against prohibited persons who attempt to acquire a firearm.

NICS Denial Notification Act of 2021