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Background Check Point of Contact Act of 2021
12/31/2022, 4:58 AM
Summary of Bill HR 4246
Bill 117 HR 4246, also known as the Background Check Point of Contact Act of 2021, aims to improve the background check process for firearm purchases by requiring the FBI to establish a process for state and local law enforcement agencies to access the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) for background checks.
The bill seeks to address concerns about the accuracy and completeness of the NICS database by allowing state and local law enforcement agencies to provide additional information to the FBI for use in background checks. This information could include records of criminal history, mental health issues, and other factors that may disqualify an individual from purchasing a firearm.
By allowing state and local law enforcement agencies to access and contribute to the NICS database, the bill aims to improve the effectiveness of background checks and prevent individuals who should not have access to firearms from obtaining them. This could help to reduce gun violence and improve public safety. Overall, the Background Check Point of Contact Act of 2021 seeks to enhance the background check process for firearm purchases by improving the accuracy and completeness of the NICS database through increased collaboration between federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies.
The bill seeks to address concerns about the accuracy and completeness of the NICS database by allowing state and local law enforcement agencies to provide additional information to the FBI for use in background checks. This information could include records of criminal history, mental health issues, and other factors that may disqualify an individual from purchasing a firearm.
By allowing state and local law enforcement agencies to access and contribute to the NICS database, the bill aims to improve the effectiveness of background checks and prevent individuals who should not have access to firearms from obtaining them. This could help to reduce gun violence and improve public safety. Overall, the Background Check Point of Contact Act of 2021 seeks to enhance the background check process for firearm purchases by improving the accuracy and completeness of the NICS database through increased collaboration between federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies.
Congressional Summary of HR 4246
Background Check Point of Contact Act of 2021
This bill authorizes the Department of Justice to make grants to states that establish or maintain a point-of-contact system for a licensed firearms importer, manufacturer, or dealer to verify that a firearm sale or transfer would be lawful.
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Current Status of Bill HR 4246
Bill HR 4246 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 30, 2021. Bill HR 4246 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on June 30, 2021. Bill HR 4246's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. as of November 1, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4246
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4246
Primary Policy Focus
Crime and Law EnforcementAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4246
To establish a grant program through the Department of Justice to incentivize States to establish point-of-contact systems for firearm sales subject to a background check, and for other purposes.
Background Check Point of Contact Act of 2021
Background Check Point of Contact Act of 2021
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 4246
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