H.R. 2640 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
NICS Improvement Amendments Act of 2007
H.R. 2640 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) became law — introduced on Jun 11, 2007, sponsored by Carolyn McCarthy with 17 co-sponsors.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jun 11, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 17
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Public law
- Public Law 110-180
What it does
NICS Improvement Amendments Act of 2007 - Title I: Transmittal of Records - (Sec. 101) Amends the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act to: (1) authorize the Attorney General to obtain electronic versions of information from federal agencies on persons disqualified from receiving firearms; (2) require federal agencies to provide such information to the Attorney General, not less frequently than quarterly; and (3) require feder…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Carolyn McCarthy (D-NY). Co-sponsors: 14 Democrats, 3 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 11, 2007
- Passed the HouseJun 13, 2007
- Passed the SenateDec 19, 2007
- Sent to the PresidentJan 4, 2008
- Became lawJan 8, 2008
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 110-180. (Jan 8, 2008)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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