Default Proceed Sale Transparency Act

House Bill 817 - Default Proceed Sale Transparency Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2023-12-15T15:54:24Z

Explore the details of House Bill 817 Default Proceed Sale Transparency Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Crime and Law Enforcement. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/15/2023, 3:54 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 817

Default Proceed Sale Transparency Act

This bill establishes new requirements in the case of a firearm transfer by a federally licensed dealer, manufacturer, or importer to an unlicensed person prior to the completion of a background check. Current law permits these transactions—default-proceed transactions—if a submitted background check remains incomplete after three business days.

With respect to a default-proceed transaction, the bill

requires a federally licensed dealer, manufacturer, or importer to report the transfer to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) within 24 hours;
requires the instant criminal background check system (NICS) to prioritize completing the background check related to the transfer; and
requires the NICS to retain records related to a proposed or completed firearm transfer until the background check is complete.

Finally, the bill requires the FBI to report publicly on data related to default-proceed transactions. Further, it requires the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to report publicly on data related to the firearms transferred in default-proceed transactions.

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Current Status of Bill HR 817

Bill HR 817 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 2, 2023. Bill HR 817 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on February 2, 2023. Bill HR 817's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of February 2, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 817

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 817

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 817

Default Proceed Sale Transparency Act

To improve the procedures of the national instant criminal background check system in the case of firearm transfers by federally licensed firearms importers, manufacturers, and dealers before the completion of the related criminal background check, and to provide for annual reports on default firearm transfers.