Search Results: keywords:"background check system"

  • H. R. 2184 — To enforce the requirement that the National Instant Criminal Background Check System make a final disposition of requests to correct its records within 60 days, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:943

    H. R. 2184, also known as the “Firearm Due Process Protection Act,” seeks to ensure that the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) completes requests to correct records within 60 days. It introduces procedural rules for court hearings on such actions,...

    Simple Explanation

    This bill wants to make sure that if someone finds a mistake in a background check used to buy things like toys or candy but for adults, the mistake gets fixed quickly. It also wants to make sure everyone gets a fair chance to explain if they think a mistake was made.

  • S. 966 — To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to define State of residence and resident, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:662

    S. 966 seeks to amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to provide clear definitions for the terms "State of residence" and "resident." The bill defines a "State of residence" as the State where someone lives, which can include the State where they work in the armed...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill is like a new rule to help everyone understand what it means to "live" in a place, like what counts as your "home state." It's mostly for figuring out where people live when they want to buy things like toys or check a list to make sure they can have them safely, even if they don't have a house and just use a big mailbox!

  • H. R. 1456 — To require lost or stolen firearms to be reported to law enforcement authorities within 48 hours, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:1,471

    H.R. 1456, known as the "Gun Trafficker Detection Act," requires that any person who owns a firearm and is not licensed must report the theft or loss of a firearm to the Attorney General within 48 hours. If not submitted through a designated web portal, the person must report the loss to...

    Simple Explanation

    The "Gun Trafficker Detection Act" is like a rule that says if you lose your toy gun or it gets stolen, you must tell a grown-up in charge within two days. If too many kids ignore this rule, they might not be allowed to have toy guns anymore.