Control Unlawful Fugitive Felons Act of 2017

Bill 115 hr 2792, also known as the Control Unlawful Fugitive Felons Act of 2017, was introduced in the US Congress with the aim of addressing issues related to fugitive felons and their access to firearms. The bill sought to amend the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act to ensure that individuals who are considered fugitive felons are not able to purchase firearms.

Under the provisions of the bill, the definition of a "fugitive felon" was expanded to include individuals who have fled from justice in order to avoid prosecution for a felony or to avoid giving testimony in a criminal proceeding. These individuals would be prohibited from purchasing firearms under federal law.

The bill also required federal agencies to report information on fugitive felons to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS), which is used by licensed firearms dealers to conduct background checks on potential buyers. This would help ensure that fugitive felons are flagged in the system and prevented from purchasing firearms. Overall, the Control Unlawful Fugitive Felons Act of 2017 aimed to strengthen existing laws and regulations related to firearms and fugitive felons in order to enhance public safety and prevent individuals with criminal records from obtaining firearms illegally.