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Report on Firearm Purchase Denials and Recovered Firearms

This bill requires the Inspector General of the Department of Justice to submit a report to Congress. The report will detail the number of firearm transaction denials by the NICS system, the number of cases referred to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), and the number of firearms recovered after being transferred despite a later denial. This aims to increase transparency in firearm law enforcement.
Key points
Mandates reporting on the number of firearm purchase denials by the NICS system.
Requires reporting on cases referred to the ATF for investigation.
Assesses ATF's efforts to recover firearms transferred despite a subsequent denial.
Increases transparency in the enforcement of firearm regulations.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_194
Sponsor: Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26]
Process start date: 2021-01-05
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To require the Inspector General, Department of Justice, to submit a report to the Congress on the number of firearm transaction denials issued by the National Instant Criminal Background Check System that are referred to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives for investigation, the number of prosecutions resulting from such investigations, and the number of firearms recovered by the Bureau in cases in which such a denial was issued after the firearm was transferred.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_194.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-01-05.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Mandates reporting on the number of firearm purchase denials by the NICS system.
  • Requires reporting on cases referred to the ATF for investigation.
  • Assesses ATF's efforts to recover firearms transferred despite a subsequent denial.
  • Increases transparency in the enforcement of firearm regulations.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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