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H.R.1518: 21st Century NICS Act
About This Bill
- Introduced March 2, 2021
- Latest Major Action May 18, 2021
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
49 (7 Democrats, 42 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - March 2, 2021
Bill Summary
21st Century NICS Act This bill modifies procedures for conducting firearms-related background checks through the national instant criminal background check system (NICS). Specifically, it permits the NICS to query an additional database—the National Data Exchange—as part of a firearm-related background check.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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May 18, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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March 2, 2021 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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March 2, 2021 |
Introduced in the House by Tom Rice (R-S.C.) |