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State Firearms Dealer Licensing Enhancement Act
12/15/2023, 3:55 PM
Summary of Bill HR 1595
Bill 118 hr 1595, also known as the State Firearms Dealer Licensing Enhancement Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to enhance the licensing requirements for firearms dealers at the state level.
Under this bill, states would be required to establish a licensing system for firearms dealers that includes background checks, training requirements, and record-keeping provisions. This would help ensure that only qualified and responsible individuals are able to sell firearms in the state.
Additionally, the bill would require states to share information with the federal government on individuals who have been denied a firearms dealer license or had their license revoked. This would help prevent individuals who are prohibited from owning firearms from obtaining a dealer license. Overall, the State Firearms Dealer Licensing Enhancement Act aims to improve the regulation of firearms dealers at the state level in order to enhance public safety and prevent firearms from falling into the wrong hands.
Under this bill, states would be required to establish a licensing system for firearms dealers that includes background checks, training requirements, and record-keeping provisions. This would help ensure that only qualified and responsible individuals are able to sell firearms in the state.
Additionally, the bill would require states to share information with the federal government on individuals who have been denied a firearms dealer license or had their license revoked. This would help prevent individuals who are prohibited from owning firearms from obtaining a dealer license. Overall, the State Firearms Dealer Licensing Enhancement Act aims to improve the regulation of firearms dealers at the state level in order to enhance public safety and prevent firearms from falling into the wrong hands.
Congressional Summary of HR 1595
State Firearms Dealer Licensing Enhancement Act
This bill authorizes the Department of Justice to award grants to states and tribal governments for the development, implementation, improvement, or evaluation of firearms dealer licensing programs.
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Current Status of Bill HR 1595
Bill HR 1595 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 14, 2023. Bill HR 1595 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 14, 2023. Bill HR 1595's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of March 14, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1595
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
54Democrat Cosponsors
54Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1595
Primary Policy Focus
Crime and Law EnforcementPotential Impact Areas
- Congressional oversight
- Firearms and explosives
- Government information and archives
- Intergovernmental relations
- Licensing and registrations
- State and local government operations
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1595
State Firearms Dealer Licensing Enhancement Act
State Firearms Dealer Licensing Enhancement Act
To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide for grants for State firearms dealer licensing programs, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 1595
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