H.R. 5507 · 116th Congress
Foreign National Firearms Background Check Enhancement Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Charlie Crist
- Introduced
- 2019-12-19
- Latest action
- 2020-01-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Summary
Foreign National Firearms Background Check Enhancement Act
This bill requires a nonimmigrant alien to get Department of Justice (DOJ) approval before purchasing a firearm. Specifically, the party transferring the firearm to the alien must receive a copy of the DOJ waiver or confirm with the DOJ that such an alien falls within specified exceptions, such as the alien possessing a U.S. hunting license. Currently, a nonimmigrant alien may acquire a firearm if the alien qualifies for one of the specified exceptions without acquiring DOJ approval.