H.R. 3458: To require certain semiautomatic pistols manufactured, imported, or sold by Federal firearms licensees to be capable of microstamping ammunition, and the prohibit the removal, obliteration, or alteration of the microstamped code or microstamping capability of a firearm.
Position: Support
Status: Died in a previous Congress
According to the ATF, more than 18,000 firearms were reported lost or stolen from FFLs in 2016 alone. This represents a more than 20% increase over the nearly 15,000 firearms reported lost or stolen in 2015.
HR 3361 proposes strong, effective laws to address the issue of firearm theft from federally licensed firearms dealers (called FFLs). This bill would require federally licensed firearms importers, manufacturers, and dealers to meet certain requirements with respect to securing their firearms inventory, business records, and business premises.
Position: Support
Status: Died in a previous Congress
To prevent a person who has been convicted of a misdemeanor hate crime, or received an enhanced sentence for a misdemeanor because of hate or bias in its commission, from obtaining a firearm.
Position: Support
Status: Died in a previous Congress
To repeal the provision that in practice prohibits the Department of Health and Human Services from sponsoring research on gun violence in fiscal year 2017, and for other purposes.
Position: Support
Status: Died in a previous Congress
A bill to require that certain information relating to terrorism investigations be included in the NICS database, and for other purposes.
Position: Support
Status: Died in a previous Congress
This bill requires the FBI to submit a report to Congress about the outcome of completed gun sales made possible by the Charleston Loophole.
Position: Support
Status: Died in a previous Congress
To provide for the hiring of 200 additional Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives agents and investigators to enforce gun laws.
Position: Support
Status: Died in a previous Congress
Amends the federal criminal code to grant the Attorney General the authority to deny the transfer of firearms or the issuance of a federal firearms and explosives license to any individual if the Attorney General: (1) determines that such individual has been engaged in or has provided material support or resources for terrorist activities, and (2) has a reasonable belief that such individual may use a firearm or explosive in connection with terrorism. Allows any individual whose firearm or explosives license application has been denied to bring legal action challenging the denial.
Prohibits the sale or distribution of firearms or explosives to any individual whom the Attorney General has determined to be engaged in terrorist activities.
Position: Support
Status: In House
• Expands Brady background checks to all gun sales to keep guns out of the hands of dangerous people like felons, fugitives and domestic abusers.
• Improves reporting of prohibited purchasers to the National Instant Check System (NICS).
• Requires federal agencies to certify that they have provided appropriate records to NICS.
• Incorporates and expands regulation about people determined to be adjudicated mentally ill.
• Requires gun owners to report their lost or stolen firearm(s) within 48 hours.
Information provided by the Brady Campaign.
Position: Support
Status: H.R. 3411 is In the House, S. 2934 is in the Senate
To authorize the Attorney General to deny the transfer of firearms and explosives and Federal firearms and explosives licenses and permits to known or suspected terrorists.
Position: Support
Status: SA 4858 proposed by Senator McConnell for Senator Collins. Type of Action: Floor Consideration