HR-4240 : Still Just a Bill

Public Safety and Second Amendment Rights Protection Act of 2017

This bill modifies various provisions of federal firearms laws.

Among other things, it does the following:

  • prohibits certain firearm transfers between private parties unless a licensed gun dealer, manufacturer, or importer first takes possession of the firearm to conduct a background check; and
  • requires states to implement plans to improve the submission of mental health and criminal history records to the national instant criminal background check system.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2018-02-26DischargeMotion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Thompson (CA). Petition No: 115-6. (Discharge petition text with signatures.)House floor actions
2017-11-21CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.House committee actions
2017-11-03IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.House floor actions
2017-11-03IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Mike Thompson [D] (CA-5)
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Policy Area :

Crime and Law Enforcement
Related Subjects
  • Criminal justice information and records
  • Firearms and explosives
  • Government information and archives
  • Health information and medical records
  • Law enforcement administration and funding
  • Mental health
  • Performance measurement
  • Retail and wholesale trades
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