Default Proceed Sale Transparency Act
Rep. Schneider Introduces Bill to Track Gun Sales Made Without Finished Background Checks
This bill was recently introduced and is currently being reviewed by the House Committee on the Judiciary. It is in the early stages of the lawmaking process and is considered active. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
While this bill focuses on transparency and reporting, gun-related legislation faces steep opposition in a divided Congress and rarely moves past the committee stage.
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Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
Life & Work
People with criminal records or other disqualifying factors who currently obtain firearms through the default proceed loophole would face faster detection. By prioritizing background checks on sales that already went through and keeping records until checks are complete, the system would be more likely to catch prohibited persons who received a gun before their background check flagged them. This could lead to more firearm retrievals from prohibited individuals.
“the system established under this section shall give priority to completing the background check relating to the transfer.”
Activities
Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
Default Proceed Sale Transparency Act
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