S. 3387 · 117th Congress
National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) Data Integrity Act of 2021
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Dianne Feinstein
- Introduced
- 2021-12-14
- Latest action
- 2021-12-14 · Introduced in Senate
Summary
National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) Data Integrity Act of 2021
This bill modifies procedures for conducting firearms-related background checks through the national instant criminal background check system (NICS).
Specifically, the bill requires the NICS to retain records related to a firearms-related background check for as long as necessary to determine whether an individual is eligible to receive a firearm.
Additionally, the bill requires the NICS to query additional databases for relevant information, including the National Data Exchange, the Interstate Identification Index System, and the National Crime Information Center databases.