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- H.R.7702
H.R.7702: Background Check Point of Contact Act of 2020
About This Bill
- Introduced July 21, 2020
- Latest Major Action July 21, 2020
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
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Bill Version
- Introduced in House - July 21, 2020
Bill Summary
Background Check Point of Contact Act of 2020 This bill authorizes the Department of Justice to make annual grants to an eligible state that establishes or maintains a point-of-contact system for a licensed firearms importer, manufacturer, or dealer to verify that a firearm sale or transfer would be lawful. To be eligible for such a grant, the state shall meet certain requirements related to the system, including (1) prohibiting a sale or...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| July 21, 2020 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| July 21, 2020 |
Introduced in the House by Madeleine Dean (D-Pa.) |