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Default Proceed Sale Transparency Act

3/21/2025, 4:56 PM

Summary of Bill HR 1740

Bill 119 HR 1740, also known as the "Firearm Transfer Improvement Act," aims to enhance the procedures of the national instant criminal background check system (NICS) for firearm transfers conducted by federally licensed firearms importers, manufacturers, and dealers. The bill specifically focuses on situations where a firearm transfer is initiated before the completion of the required criminal background check.

Under this legislation, federally licensed firearms importers, manufacturers, and dealers are required to wait for the completion of the NICS background check before finalizing the transfer of a firearm. This is intended to prevent individuals who may be prohibited from owning a firearm due to criminal history or other disqualifying factors from obtaining a firearm through a default transfer.

Additionally, the bill mandates that annual reports be submitted on default firearm transfers, providing transparency and accountability in the process. This will allow for monitoring and evaluation of the effectiveness of the NICS system in preventing prohibited individuals from obtaining firearms. Overall, Bill 119 HR 1740 seeks to strengthen the procedures of the NICS system to ensure that background checks are completed before firearm transfers are finalized, ultimately enhancing public safety and preventing firearms from falling into the wrong hands.

Current Status of Bill HR 1740

Bill HR 1740 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 27, 2025. Bill HR 1740 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 27, 2025.  Bill HR 1740's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of February 27, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1740

Total Number of Sponsors
3
Democrat Sponsors
3
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1740

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1740

To improve the procedures of the national instant criminal background check system in the case of firearm transfers by federally licensed firearms importers, manufacturers, and dealers before the completion of the related criminal background check, and to provide for annual reports on default firearm transfers.
To improve the procedures of the national instant criminal background check system in the case of firearm transfers by federally licensed firearms importers, manufacturers, and dealers before the completion of the related criminal background check, and to provide for annual reports on default firearm transfers.

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