HR 1595 United States House · 118th Congress

State Firearms Dealer Licensing Enhancement Act

HR 1595 establishes a federal grant program to help states improve their licensing systems for firearms dealers. It authorizes annual competitive grants (up to $2.5 million per state per year) for states to develop, implement, or evaluate their dealer licensing programs, provided they already meet minimum standards like requiring 3-year licenses, conducting inspections, and imposing penalties for violations. States receiving grants must report annually on inspections, violations, license status, and other metrics, with the Attorney General also submitting annual reports to Congress. This bill directly affects state governments that operate firearms dealer licensing programs, providing funding to strengthen oversight without changing existing state laws.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Mar 14, 2023 Last action Mar 14, 2023