HR 4018 · 115th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

To provide for a 3-day waiting period before a person may receive a handgun, with exceptions.

Introduced 2017-10-11· Sponsored by Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.(2017-10-19)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] This bill amends the federal criminal code to establish a three-day waiting period for certain handgun transfers. Specifically, the bill makes it unlawful for a licensed importer, manufacturer, or dealer to sell or transfer a handgun to an unlicensed individual unless three business days have elapsed since the licensee initiated a background check. Additionally, the bill makes it unlawful for an unlicensed individual to receive a handgun purchased or borrowed from another unlicensed individual unless at least three days have elapsed since the recipient most recently offered to purchase or borrow the handgun.…

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Cosponsors (12)

12 Democrats