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H.R.5949: National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) Data Integrity Act of 2020
About This Bill
- Introduced Feb. 21, 2020
- Latest Major Action March 10, 2020
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
5 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Feb. 21, 2020
Bill Summary
National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) Data Integrity Act of 2020 This bill modifies requirements governing the national instant criminal background check system (NICS). Specifically, it allows the NICS to retain records related to a firearms-related background check for as long as necessary to make a final determination of firearms eligibility. Additionally, it requires the NICS to query an additional database—the National...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| March 10, 2020 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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| Feb. 21, 2020 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| Feb. 21, 2020 |
Introduced in the House by Jimmy Panetta (D-Calif.) |