To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to strengthen the background check procedures to be followed before a Federal firearms licensee may transfer a firearm to a person who is not such a licensee.
The bill’s titles are written by its sponsor.
Sponsor and status
James “Jim” Clyburn
Sponsor. Representative for South Carolina's 6th congressional district. Democrat.
117th Congress (2021–2023)
Passed House (Senate next) on Mar 11, 2021
This bill passed in the House on March 11, 2021 and goes to the Senate next for consideration.
Other activity may have occurred on another bill with identical or similar provisions.
165 Cosponsors (165 Democrats)
Position statements
What legislators are saying
“House Gun Sit-In Organizers Call on House Leadership to Act on Gun Violence Prevention”
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Rep. David Cicilline [D-RI1]
(Co-sponsor)
on May 27, 2022
“Schneider Town Hall: Vernon Hills Discusses COVID Relief for Small Businesses, Gun Violence Prevention”
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Rep. Bradley “Brad” Schneider [D-IL10]
(Co-sponsor)
on Aug 18, 2021
“Steube Stands Up for Second Amendment, Opposes Red Flag Laws”
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Rep. Gregory Steube [R-FL17]
on Oct 27, 2021
History
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Feb 28, 2019
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Passed House (Senate next)
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Mar 1, 2021
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Introduced
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Mar 2, 2021
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Text Published
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Mar 11, 2021
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Passed House (Senate next)
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Passed Senate
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H.R. 1446 is a bill in the United States Congress.
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