Illegal Alien NICS Alert Act

Hozzl · 2024-01-10T09:45:15Z

Explore the details of House Bill 28 Illegal Alien NICS Alert Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Crime and Law Enforcement. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/10/2024, 9:45 AM

Summary of Bill HR 28

Bill 118 hr 28, also known as the Illegal Alien NICS Alert Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to address concerns regarding illegal aliens attempting to purchase firearms in the United States.

The bill proposes that the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) be updated to include a notification system that alerts law enforcement agencies when an individual who is known to be in the country illegally attempts to purchase a firearm. This notification would allow law enforcement to take appropriate action to prevent illegal aliens from obtaining firearms.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for the Department of Homeland Security to provide information to the NICS system regarding individuals who are in the country illegally. This information would help to ensure that individuals who are not legally allowed to possess firearms are unable to do so. Overall, the Illegal Alien NICS Alert Act aims to strengthen the background check system and prevent illegal aliens from obtaining firearms in the United States. It is currently being debated in Congress and has garnered support from lawmakers who are concerned about gun safety and immigration issues.

Congressional Summary of HR 28

Illegal Alien NICS Alert Act

This bill requires the national instant criminal background check system to notify U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and relevant state and local law enforcement agencies when the system indicates that a prospective firearm transferee is illegally or unlawfully in the United States.

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Current Status of Bill HR 28

Bill HR 28 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 9, 2023. Bill HR 28 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on January 9, 2023. Bill HR 28's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of January 9, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 28

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 28

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

Potential Impact Areas

- Border security and unlawful immigration

- Criminal justice information and records

- Firearms and explosives

- Government information and archives

- Immigration status and procedures

- Law enforcement administration and funding

- State and local government operations

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 28

Illegal Alien NICS Alert Act

To require the national instant criminal background check system to notify U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the relevant State and local law enforcement agencies whenever the information available to the system indicates that a person illegally or unlawfully in the United States may be attempting to receive a firearm.