Federal Firearm Licensee Act
The Federal Firearm Licensee Act would significantly strengthen regulations for federally licensed firearm dealers, manufacturers, and importers. Key provisions require dealers to implement physical security plans for their premises, conduct regular inventory checks of firearms, and maintain electronic records of all firearm transactions. The bill repeals restrictions that limited law enforcement's access to crime firearm trace data and increases penalties for violations, including civil fines and license suspensions. It also mandates background checks for dealer employees and expands reporting requirements for multiple firearm sales. This legislation directly affects all federally licensed firearm businesses operating under Chapter 44 of Title 18.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jul 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Jul 11, 2024
Last action Jul 11, 2024
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Committee
1
Jul 11, 2024
Committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
upper
Jul 11, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 10 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Richard J. Durbin
DDemocratic
Co
Alex Padilla
DDemocratic
Co
Benjamin L. Cardin
DDemocratic
Co
Brian Schatz
DDemocratic
Co
Cory A. Booker
DDemocratic
Co
Jack Reed
DDemocratic
Co
Jeanne Shaheen
DDemocratic
Co
Mazie K. Hirono
DDemocratic
Co
Peter Welch
DDemocratic
Co
Richard Blumenthal
DDemocratic
Co
Sheldon Whitehouse
DDemocratic
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