H.R. 1478 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024
Federal Firearm Licensee Act
H.R. 1478 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024) was introduced on Mar 9, 2023, sponsored by Robin L. Kelly with 114 co-sponsors.
During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 9, 2023
- Co-sponsors
- 114
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
Federal Firearm Licensee Act This bill makes various changes to the federal statutory framework governing the sale or disposition of firearms by federally licensed dealers, importers, and manufacturers (i.e., federal firearms licensees, or FFLs). Specifically, the bill establishes new requirements, including for FFLs to secure their business premises and conduct physical checks of their business inventories.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Robin L. Kelly (D-IL). Co-sponsors: 114 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 9, 2023
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (Mar 9, 2023)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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