National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) Data Integrity Act of 2023
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (26 Sep 2023): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
What this bill does
H.R. 5727, the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) Data Integrity Act of 2023, aims to modify how firearm background checks are conducted. Specifically, it would require the system to retain records related to firearm transfers for as long as necessary to determine if a person is prohibited from receiving a firearm under federal or state law. If a determination is not made within 30 days, the person would be notified that records may be retained and informed of their ability to submit corrections.
The bill would also mandate that the NICS system search a wider range of databases when conducting background checks. This includes the National Data Exchange, the Interstate Identification Index System, the National Crime Information Center databases, the NICS Index, and any other databases the Attorney General deems relevant. This would affect individuals seeking to purchase firearms and the federal agencies responsible for conducting these background checks.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on September 26, 2023. It has been referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. As of this report, no further action has been taken on the bill, and it has not been voted on.
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Timeline
26 Sep 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 5727 do?
- H.R. 5727, the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) Data Integrity Act of 2023, aims to modify how firearm background checks are conducted. Specifically, it would require the system to retain records related to firearm transfers for as long as necessary to determine if a person is prohibited from receiving a firearm under federal or state law. If a determination is not made within 30 days, the person would be notified that records may be retained and informed of their ability to submit corrections. The bill would also mandate that the NICS system search a wider range of databases when conducting background checks. This includes the National Data Exchange, the Interstate Identification Index System, the National Crime Information Center databases, the NICS Index, and any other databases the Attorney General deems relevant. This would affect individuals seeking to purchase firearms and the federal agencies responsible for conducting these background checks. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on September 26, 2023. It has been referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. As of this report, no further action has been taken on the bill, and it has not been voted on.
- Has H.R. 5727 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 5727. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 5727?
- H.R. 5727 was sponsored by Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-19] (D-CA), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 5727?
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (26 Sep 2023).
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