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Robin Kelly (D-IL)

Federal Firearm Licensee Act

H.R. 2618 · House bill Crime and Law Enforcement

A Democratic bill with 89 Democratic cosponsors · See all 89 cosponsors

Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

In committee

Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.

The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

The Federal Firearm Licensee Act aims to modernize the regulations governing the business of selling firearms. It implements stricter security requirements for dealer premises to prevent theft and mandates more frequent inventory checks and inspections. The bill establishes electronic recordkeeping systems and searchable databases for law enforcement to trace firearms more effectively. It also increases licensing fees and introduces more rigorous background check requirements for dealer employees. Additionally, the act expands the authority of the Attorney General regarding license issuance, renewal, and revocation.

Yes· 3 of 4

  • Scored +7

    Does this put more limits on buying or owning guns?

    The bill significantly strengthens gun control by imposing stricter security, inventory, and record-keeping requirements on dealers.

  • Scored +6

    Does this give the federal government more power?

    The bill significantly expands the authority of the Attorney General to deny licenses and oversee firearms business operations.

  • Scored +4

    Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?

    The bill mandates annual reports to Congress regarding dealer inspections and implementation.

The opposite· 3 of 6

  • Scored -7

    Would business owners be better off under this?

    Firearms dealers face substantial new costs through higher licensing fees, mandatory inspections, and increased security requirements.

  • Scored -5

    Does this make it easier to run a small business?

    Increased licensing fees and heightened regulatory requirements place a significant financial and administrative burden on firearms dealers.

  • Scored -4

    Does this protect the right to own guns?

    The act introduces more stringent regulatory hurdles and increased penalties that impact the ease of conducting firearms business.