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Ending Federal Retention of Discontinued Firearm Business Records

This proposed bill aims to destroy existing federal records of firearm transactions from closed businesses and prevent future collection of such data. This means information about gun purchases from dealers who have ceased operations will no longer be held by the government, potentially impacting citizens' privacy.
Key points
All previously collected firearm transaction records from discontinued businesses must be destroyed within 90 days.
The federal government will no longer collect new firearm transaction records from businesses that have ceased operations.
The changes aim to limit the possibility of creating a central registry of gun owners.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_6945
Sponsor: Rep. Cloud, Michael [R-TX-27]
Process start date: 2022-03-07
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

No Retaining Every Gun In a System That Restricts Your Rights Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_6945.

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 2022-03-07.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • All previously collected firearm transaction records from discontinued businesses must be destroyed within 90 days.
  • The federal government will no longer collect new firearm transaction records from businesses that have ceased operations.
  • The changes aim to limit the possibility of creating a central registry of gun owners.
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. Cloud, Michael [R-TX-27].

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 2025-12-28.

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