To provide for the implementation of a system of licensing for purchasers of certain firearms and for a record of sale system for those firearms, and for other purposes.

We ran an experiment to see if the GovTrack community could collaboratively write a letter to Congress against this bill. See the group letter we delivered in May 2009.

Overview Sponsor: Rep. Bobby Rush [D-IL1](no cosponsors) Cosponsors: Text: Summary | Full Text Status: Introduced Jan 6, 2009 Referred to Committee View Committee Assignments Reported by Committee ... House Vote ... Senate Vote ... Signed by President ... This bill is in the first step in the legislative process. Introduced bills and resolutions first go to committees that deliberate, investigate, and revise them before they go to general debate. The majority of bills and resolutions never make it out of committee. [Last Updated: Nov 13, 2009 11:00AM] Last Action: Feb 9, 2009: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. Related: See the Related Legislation page for other bills related to this one and a list of subject terms that have been applied to this bill. Sometimes the text of one bill or resolution is incorporated into another, and in those cases the original bill or resolution, as it would appear here, would seem to be abandoned.

Question & Answer Can you answer any of these questions posed by other users? Think of it as a civic good deed. See 53 more questions posed on this topic or submit your own question on the Q&A page. Enter your question. Tips: Be clear and precise. No abbreviations. Don't ask about the status of this bill or when it will be voted on (other users are not likely to know). Don't ask a loaded question or for individual advice: Your question will be rejected. After submitting your question it will be reviewed, and if approved will appear here. Oct 21, 2009 6:46 PM - Is there any legislation that will force us to list our guns on our income tax returns and pay a tax on them? - Read Answers Answered by a visitor on Nov 2, 2009 7:40 AM - 1) IN GENERAL- The Attorney General shall charge and collect from each applicant for a license under this title a fee in an amount determined in accordance with paragraph (2). (2) FEE AMOUNT- The amount of the fee collected under this subsection shall be not less than the amount determined by the Attorney General to be necessary to ensure that the total amount of all fees collected under this subsection during a fiscal year is sufficient to cover the costs of carrying out this title during that fiscal year, except that such amount shall not exceed $25. Answered by a visitor on Nov 10, 2009 9:10 AM - You are probably referring to Senate Bill SB-2099. According to the U.S. Senate website the Gun Tax is not true. Go to this link for a short explanation... http://www.senate.gov/reference/common/faq/SB2099.shtml Add another answer. Answer This Question Tips: Reference the text of the bill when possible --- answers with unsourced facts may be rejected. Don't be inflammatory --- it will be edited out! Don't use abbreviations, but stay concise and on-point. Oct 29, 2009 9:52 AM - If this passes, will Americans under the age of 18 be prohibited from using a firearm? - Answer it! Add another answer. Answer This Question Tips: Reference the text of the bill when possible --- answers with unsourced facts may be rejected. Don't be inflammatory --- it will be edited out! Don't use abbreviations, but stay concise and on-point. and 53 more questions.

Sources of Influence

MAPLight.org reports that the following organizations have taken a stance on this bill:

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|date=Jan 6, 2009
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|quote=Blair Holt's Firearm Licensing and Record of Sale Act of 2009
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