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Gun Records Restoration and Preservation Act

3/7/2024, 8:15 AM

Summary of Bill HR 1302

Bill 118 hr 1302, also known as the Gun Records Restoration and Preservation Act, aims to address the issue of gun records being destroyed or lost by federal agencies. The bill seeks to establish a system for the restoration and preservation of gun records, ensuring that important information related to firearms is not lost or destroyed.

Under this legislation, federal agencies would be required to create and maintain a database of gun records, including information on gun sales, transfers, and ownership. This database would be accessible to law enforcement agencies and other authorized personnel, helping to track the movement of firearms and prevent illegal gun trafficking.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for the restoration of gun records that have been previously destroyed or lost. This would involve efforts to reconstruct missing information and ensure that all relevant data is properly documented and stored. Overall, the Gun Records Restoration and Preservation Act aims to improve the tracking and monitoring of firearms in order to enhance public safety and prevent gun-related crimes. By establishing a comprehensive system for the preservation of gun records, this legislation seeks to address gaps in current record-keeping practices and ensure that vital information is not lost or overlooked.

Congressional Summary of HR 1302

Gun Records Restoration and Preservation Act

This bill amends several appropriations laws to remove limitations on the authority of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to conduct activities related to the administration of federal firearms laws.

Specifically, the bill removes provisions that

  • limit the use of firearms tracing data,
  • limit the disclosure of data under the Freedom of Information Act,
  • prohibit imposing a requirement that gun dealers conduct a physical inventory,
  • prohibit consolidating or centralizing records maintained by federal firearm licensees (e.g., gun dealers), and
  • require national instant criminal background check records to be destroyed within 24 hours.

Current Status of Bill HR 1302

Bill HR 1302 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 1, 2023. Bill HR 1302 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 1, 2023.  Bill HR 1302's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of March 1, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1302

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
54
Democrat Cosponsors
54
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1302

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

Potential Impact Areas

- Administrative law and regulatory procedures
- Appropriations
- Business records
- Criminal justice information and records
- Department of Justice
- Firearms and explosives
- Fires
- Freedom of information
- Retail and wholesale trades

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1302

Gun Records Restoration and Preservation Act
Gun Records Restoration and Preservation Act
To repeal certain impediments to the administration of the firearms laws.

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