US HB34 | 2013-2014 | 113th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)
Status: Introduced on January 3 2013 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2013-01-25 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 3 2013 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2013-01-25 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Blair Holt's Firearm Licensing and Record of Sale Act of 2013 - Amends the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act to prohibit a person from possessing a firearm unless that person has been issued a firearm license under this Act or a state system certified under this Act and such license has not been invalidated or revoked. Prescribes license application, issuance, and renewal requirements. Prohibits transferring or receiving a qualifying firearm unless the recipient presents a valid firearms license, the license is verified, and the dealer records a tracking authorization number. Prescribes firearms transfer reporting and record keeping requirements. Directs the Attorney General to establish and maintain a federal record of sale system.Prohibits: (1) transferring a firearm to any person other than a licensee, unless the transfer is processed through a licensed dealer in accordance with national instant criminal background check system requirements, with exceptions; (2) a licensed manufacturer or dealer from failing to comply with reporting and record keeping requirements of this Act; (3) failing to report the loss or theft of the firearm to the Attorney General within 72 hours; (4) failing to report to the Attorney General an address change within 60 days; or (5) keeping a loaded firearm, or an unloaded firearm and ammunition for the firearm, knowingly or recklessly disregarding the risk that a child is capable of gaining access, if a child uses the firearm and causes death or serious bodily injury.Prescribes criminal penalties for violations of firearms provisions covered by this Act. Directs the Attorney General to: (1) establish and maintain a firearm injury information clearinghouse, (2) conduct continuing studies and investigations of firearm-related deaths and injuries, and (3) collect and maintain current production and sales figures of each licensed manufacturer. Authorizes the Attorney General to certify state firearm licensing or record of sale systems.
Title
Blair Holt's Firearm Licensing and Record of Sale Act of 2013
Sponsors
Rep. Bobby Rush [D-IL] | Rep. Michael Doyle [D-PA] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2013-01-25 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations. |
2013-01-03 | House | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. |
Subjects
Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Business records
Child safety and welfare
Civil actions and liability
Crime and law enforcement
Crimes against property
Criminal justice information and records
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Department of Justice
Firearms and explosives
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Licensing and registrations
Business records
Child safety and welfare
Civil actions and liability
Crime and law enforcement
Crimes against property
Criminal justice information and records
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Department of Justice
Firearms and explosives
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Licensing and registrations
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/house-bill/34/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/113/bills/hr34/BILLS-113hr34ih.pdf |