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Keeping Gun Dealers Honest Act of 2021

12/31/2022, 4:58 AM

Summary of Bill HR 4271

The Keeping Gun Dealers Honest Act of 2021, also known as Bill 117 hr 4271, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress aimed at holding gun dealers accountable for their actions. The bill seeks to strengthen the oversight of gun dealers by requiring them to comply with certain regulations and reporting requirements.

Under the provisions of the bill, gun dealers would be required to conduct annual inventory checks to ensure that all firearms are accounted for. They would also be required to report any lost or stolen firearms to law enforcement within 48 hours of discovering the loss or theft.

Additionally, the bill would increase penalties for gun dealers who violate federal firearms laws, including selling firearms to prohibited individuals or failing to conduct background checks. It would also provide funding for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) to conduct more frequent inspections of gun dealers to ensure compliance with federal laws. Overall, the Keeping Gun Dealers Honest Act of 2021 aims to improve the accountability and oversight of gun dealers in order to prevent the illegal sale and trafficking of firearms. It is currently being debated in Congress and has garnered support from lawmakers on both sides of the aisle.

Congressional Summary of HR 4271

Keeping Gun Dealers Honest Act of 2021

This bill modifies the requirements and penalties applicable to an individual who engages in the business of dealing, importing, or manufacturing firearms (i.e., a federal firearms licensee, or FFL).

Among other things, the bill does the following:

  • increases the allowable number of annual compliance inspections;
  • authorizes the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) to hire at least 80 additional personnel to conduct additional inspections;
  • increases the maximum prison term for an FFL or licensed collector who knowingly makes a false statement or representation in required firearms records;
  • allows the ATF to require an FFL to conduct physical inventories if the FFL unlawfully transfers a firearm or if 10 or more crime guns are traced back to the FFL;
  • allows the ATF to deny an application for a federal firearms license if it would endanger public safety or if the applicant is unlikely to comply with the law; and
  • modifies the liability standard for an FFL who fails to comply with laws or regulations.

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Current Status of Bill HR 4271

Bill HR 4271 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 30, 2021. Bill HR 4271 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on June 30, 2021.  Bill HR 4271'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 4271

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
28
Democrat Cosponsors
28
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4271

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4271

To ensure greater accountability by licensed firearms dealers.
Keeping Gun Dealers Honest Act of 2021
Keeping Gun Dealers Honest Act of 2021

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 4271

James R. Langevin
James R. Langevin
Rhode IslandDemocrat
Mary Gay Scanlon
Mary Gay Scanlon
PennsylvaniaDemocrat
Jamie Raskin
Jamie Raskin
MarylandDemocrat
Grace F. Napolitano
Grace F. Napolitano
CaliforniaDemocrat
Eleanor Holmes Norton
Eleanor Holmes Norton
District of ColumbiaDemocrat
Kathy E. Manning
Kathy E. Manning
North CarolinaDemocrat

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