Secure Background Checks Act of 2023

Bill 118 hr 2898, also known as the Secure Background Checks Act of 2023, aims to strengthen background checks for individuals purchasing firearms in the United States. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on January 10, 2023.

The main provisions of the bill include requiring all individuals purchasing firearms to undergo a comprehensive background check, regardless of where the purchase is made. This includes purchases made at gun shows, online, and through private sales. The bill also mandates that all background check information be submitted to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) to ensure accuracy and consistency in the screening process.

Additionally, the Secure Background Checks Act of 2023 seeks to improve the reporting of mental health records to NICS in order to prevent individuals with mental health issues from obtaining firearms. The bill also includes provisions for increased funding for states to improve their reporting of criminal records to NICS. Overall, the goal of Bill 118 hr 2898 is to enhance the effectiveness of background checks for firearm purchases in order to promote public safety and prevent individuals who should not have access to firearms from obtaining them. The bill has garnered bipartisan support in Congress and is currently under review in committee.