Federal Gun Laws

For years, Newtown Action Alliance (NAA) Advocated for 26 federal Policies that will end all forms of gun violence in America.

A coalition letter signed by 80 organizations representing seven million supporters was delivered to every Member of Congress on December 5-6, 2018 near the 6th anniversary of the Sandy Hook tragedy. Click on the following link to read the letter: 6th ANNIVERSARY SANDY HOOK LETTER TO CONGRESS

Click HERE to read a coalition letter sent to the Senate Judiciary Committee on March 22, 2021 to encourage them to #EndTheFilibuster and to pass the policies outlined in the Denver Accord.

in 2019, NAA has endorsed GVPedia’s Denver Accord.

Please click HERE to review the Denver Accord: Principles and Policies:

● Guns do not make us safer.

● Gun violence in America is a pervasive public health crisis that demands substantial policy solutions and well-funded programs that effectively reduce gun violence.

● Equitable and just enforcement of gun laws is paramount.

● Everyone has the right to live free from violence.

Section I: Put Safety First

LICENSING

REGISTRATION

EXTREME RISK PROTECTION ORDER (ERPO)

SAFE STORAGE

REDUCE FIREARM LETHALITY

Section II: Let Laws Work

STRENGTHEN AND ENFORCE EXISTING GUN LAWS

Section III: Protect Community

REDUCE PRESENCE OF FIREARMS IN PUBLIC SPACES

FUND AND PROLIFERATE COMMUNITY BASED SOLUTIONS

POLICE REFORM

FEDERAL GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION LEGISLATION PASSED IN THE 117TH HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

H.R.1280 — 117th Congress (2021-2022) George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021 Sponsor: Rep. Bass, Karen [D-CA-37] (Introduced 02/24/2021) Cosponsors: (199) Committees: House - Judiciary; Armed Services; Energy and Commerce Latest Action: Senate - 03/09/2021 Received in the Senate. (All Actions) Passed on 3/3/21 by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 212 (Roll no. 60). (text: CR H1039-1054)

H.R.1446 — 117th Congress (2021-2022) Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2021 Sponsor: Rep. Clyburn, James E. [D-SC-6] (Introduced 03/01/2021) Cosponsors: (165) Committees: House - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 03/11/2021 Received in the Senate. (All Actions) Passed on 3/11/21 by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 210 (Roll no. 77). (text: 3/10/2021 CR H1303)

H.R.8 — 117th Congress (2021-2022) Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2021 Sponsor: Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-5] (Introduced 03/01/2021) Cosponsors: (210) Committees: House - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 03/11/2021 Received in the Senate. (All Actions) Passed on 3/11/21 by the Yeas and Nays: 227 - 203 (Roll no. 75). (text: 3/10/2021 CR H1286-1287)

FEDERAL GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION LEGISLATION INTRODUCED DURING THE 117TH CONGRESS

On March 23, 2021, the Senate Judiciary Committee held its first hearing on gun violence prevention. You can read our testimony signed by 44 of our allies HERE and watch the hearing HERE.

SENATE

S.2320 — 117th Congress (2021-2022) Keeping Gun Dealers Honest Act of 2021 Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward [D-MA] (Introduced 07/13/2021) Cosponsors: (14) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 07/13/2021 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions)

S.2319 — 117th Congress (2021-2022) 3D Printed Gun Safety Act of 2021 Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward [D-MA] (Introduced 07/13/2021) Cosponsors: (27) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 07/13/2021 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions)

S.2275 — 117th Congress (2021-2022) Break the Cycle of Violence Act Sponsor: Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] (Introduced 06/24/2021) Cosponsors: (15) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 06/24/2021 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions)

S.2169 — 117th Congress (2021-2022) Lori Jackson-Nicolette Elias Domestic Violence Survivor Protection Act Sponsor: Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] (Introduced 06/22/2021) Cosponsors: (12) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 06/22/2021 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions)

S.1825 — 117th Congress (2021-2022) Safe Gun Storage Act of 2021 Sponsor: Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] (Introduced 05/25/2021) Cosponsors: (23) Committees: Senate - Commerce, Science, and Transportation Latest Action: Senate - 05/25/2021 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (All Actions)

S.1801 — 117th Congress (2021-2022) Crime Gun Tracing Modernization Act of 2021 Sponsor: Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT] (Introduced 05/25/2021) Cosponsors: (2) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 05/25/2021 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions)

S.1558 — 117th Congress (2021-2022) Untraceable Firearms Act of 2021 Sponsor: Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] (Introduced 05/11/2021) Cosponsors: (12) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 05/11/2021 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions)

S.1338 — 117th Congress (2021-2022) Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act Sponsor: Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] (Introduced 04/22/2021) Cosponsors: (23) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 04/22/2021 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions)

S.1237 — 117th Congress (2021-2022) Jaime’s Law Sponsor: Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] (Introduced 04/20/2021) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 04/20/2021 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions)

S.1155 — 117th Congress (2021-2022) Virginia Plan to Reduce Gun Violence Act of 2021 Sponsor: Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA] (Introduced 04/15/2021) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: 04/15/2021 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1985) (All Actions)

S.974 — 117th Congress (2021-2022) Gun Records Restoration and Preservation Act Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ] (Introduced 03/25/2021) Cosponsors: (7) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 03/25/2021 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions)

S.770 — 117th Congress (2021-2022) A bill to authorize for a grant program for handgun licensing programs, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD] (Introduced 03/16/2021) Cosponsors: (2) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 03/16/2021 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions)

S.763 — 117th Congress (2021-2022) Lori Jackson Domestic Violence Survivor Protection Act Sponsor: Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] (Introduced 03/16/2021) Cosponsors: (22) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 03/16/2021 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions)

S.736 — 117th Congress (2021-2022) Assault Weapons Ban of 2021 Sponsor: Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA] (Introduced 03/11/2021) Cosponsors: (36) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 03/11/2021 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions)

S.675 — 117th Congress (2021-2022) A bill to provide for the reporting to State and local law enforcement authorities of cases in which the national instant criminal background check system indicates that a firearm has been sought to be acquired by a prohibited person, so that authorities may pursue criminal charges under State law, and to ensure that the Department of Justice reports to Congress on prosecutions secured against prohibited persons who attempt to acquire a firearm. Sponsor: Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE] (Introduced 03/10/2021) Cosponsors: (12) Committees: Senate - JudiciaryLatest Action: Senate - 03/10/2021 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions)

S.591 — 117th Congress (2021-2022) Background Check Completion Act of 2021 Sponsor: Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] (Introduced 03/04/2021) Cosponsors: (26) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 03/04/2021 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions)

S.556 — 117th Congress (2021-2022) Resources for Victims of Gun Violence Act of 2021 Sponsor: Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA] (Introduced 03/03/2021) Cosponsors: (16) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 03/03/2021 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions)

S.529 — 117th Congress (2021-2022) A bill to require a background check for every firearm sale. Sponsor: Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT] (Introduced 03/02/2021) Cosponsors: (45) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 03/02/2021 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions)

S.527 — 117th Congress (2021-2022) Protecting Domestic Violence and Stalking Victims Act of 2021 Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN] (Introduced 03/02/2021) Cosponsors: (38) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 03/02/2021 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions)

S.281 — 117th Congress (2021-2022) Gun Violence Prevention Research Act of 2021 Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] (Introduced 02/08/2021) Cosponsors: (36) Committees: Senate - Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Latest Action: Senate - 02/08/2021 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (All Actions)

S.190 — 117th Congress (2021-2022) Ethan's Law Sponsor: Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] (Introduced 02/03/2021) Cosponsors: (3) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 02/03/2021 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions)

HOUSE

H.R.4139 — 117th Congress (2021-2022) Lori Jackson-Nicolette Elias Domestic Violence Survivor Protection Act Sponsor: Rep. Himes, James A. [D-CT-4] (Introduced 06/24/2021) Cosponsors: (0)Committees: House - JudiciaryLatest Action: House - 06/24/2021 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions)

H.R.3536 — 117th Congress (2021-2022) Crime Gun Tracing Modernization Act of 2021 Sponsor: Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. [D-NJ-9] (Introduced 05/25/2021) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: House - Judiciary Latest Action: House - 05/25/2021 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions)

H.R.3509 — 117th Congress (2021-2022) Safe Gun Storage Act of 2021 Sponsor: Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7] (Introduced 05/25/2021) Cosponsors: (12) Committees: House - Energy and Commerce Latest Action: House - 05/25/2021 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (All Actions)

H.R.3299 — 117th Congress (2021-2022) Protecting Our Communities Act Sponsor: Rep. Demings, Val Butler [D-FL-10] (Introduced 05/18/2021) Cosponsors: (8) Committees: House - Judiciary; Ways and Means Latest Action: House - 05/18/2021 Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (All Actions)

H.R.3252 — 117th Congress (2021-2022) Federal Firearms Licensee Protection Act Sponsor: Rep. Lamb, Conor [D-PA-17] (Introduced 05/14/2021) Cosponsors: (9) Committees: House - Judiciary Latest Action: House - 05/14/2021 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions)

H.R.3159 — 117th Congress (2021-2022) Safer Neighborhoods Gun Buyback Act of 2021 Sponsor: Rep. Payne, Donald M., Jr. [D-NJ-10] (Introduced 05/12/2021) Cosponsors: (18) Committees: House - Judiciary Latest Action: House - 05/12/2021 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions)

H.R.3143 — 117th Congress (2021-2022) Buyback Our Safety Act Sponsor: Rep. Deutch, Theodore E. [D-FL-22] (Introduced 05/12/2021) Cosponsors: (4) Committees: House - Judiciary Latest Action: House - 05/12/2021 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions)

H.R.3096 — 117th Congress (2021-2022) Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act Sponsor: Rep. Demings, Val Butler [D-FL-10] (Introduced 05/11/2021) Cosponsors: (3) Committees: House - Judiciary Latest Action: House - 05/11/2021 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions)

H.R.3088 — 117th Congress (2021-2022) Untraceable Firearms Act of 2021 Sponsor: Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1] (Introduced 05/11/2021) Cosponsors: (80) Committees: House - Judiciary Latest Action: House - 05/11/2021 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions)

H.R.2814 — 117th Congress (2021-2022) Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act Sponsor: Rep. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA-28] (Introduced 04/22/2021) Cosponsors: (41) Committees: House - Judiciary Latest Action: House - 04/22/2021 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions)

. H.R.2427 — 117th Congress (2021-2022) NFA Modernization Act of 2021 Sponsor: Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8] (Introduced 04/08/2021) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: House - Ways and Means; Judiciary Latest Action: House - 04/08/2021 Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (All Actions)

H.R.2282 — 117th Congress (2021-2022) Gun Records Restoration and Preservation Act Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-13] (Introduced 03/29/2021) Cosponsors: (19) Committees: House - Judiciary Latest Action: House - 03/29/2021 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions)

H.R.2280 — 117th Congress (2021-2022) Prevent Gun Trafficking Act Sponsor: Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2] (Introduced 03/29/2021) Cosponsors: (10) Committees: House - Judiciary Latest Action: House - 03/29/2021 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions)

H.R.1952 — 117th Congress (2021-2022) Stopping the Iron Pipeline Act of 2021 Sponsor: Rep. Velazquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7] (Introduced 03/16/2021) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: House - Judiciary Latest Action: House - 05/18/2021 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (All Actions)

H.R.1906 — 117th Congress (2021-2022) To amend title 18, United States Code to prohibit persons convicted of misdemeanor crimes against dating partners and persons subject to protection orders from possessing firearms, and for other purposes.Sponsor: Rep. Brown, Anthony G. [D-MD-4] (Introduced 03/16/2021) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: House - Judiciary Latest Action: House - 03/16/2021 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions)

H.R.1923 — 117th Congress (2021-2022) To amend title 18, United States Code, to protect more victims of domestic violence by preventing their abusers from possessing or receiving firearms, and for other purposes.Sponsor: Rep. Himes, James A. [D-CT-4] (Introduced 03/16/2021) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: House - JudiciaryLatest Action: House - 03/16/2021 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions)

H.R.1952 — 117th Congress (2021-2022) To provide for the establishment of a national standard for incorporating a passive identification ability into all firearms sold in the United States, and to require the reporting of lost or stolen firearms to the appropriate law enforcement authorities. Sponsor: Rep. Velazquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7] (Introduced 03/16/2021) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: House - JudiciaryLatest Action: House - 03/16/2021 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions)

H.R.1808 — 117th Congress (2021-2022) Assault Weapons Ban of 2021 Sponsor: Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1] (Introduced 03/11/2021) Cosponsors: (202) Committees: House - Judiciary Latest Action: House - 05/18/2021 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (All Actions)

H.Res.226— 117th Congress (2021-2022) Recognizing that the United States has a moral obligation to meet its foundational promise of guaranteed justice for all. Sponsor:Rep. Pressley, Ayanna [D-MA-7](Introduced 03/11/2021) Cosponsors:(17) Committees:House - Judiciary Latest Action: House - 03/11/2021 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions)

H.R.1752 — 117th Congress (2021-2022) To provide for a 3-day waiting period before a person may receive a handgun, with exceptions. Sponsor: Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8] (Introduced 03/10/2021) Cosponsors: (74) Committees: House - Judiciary Latest Action: House - 03/10/2021 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions)

H.R.1782 — 117th Congress (2021-2022)To amend the National Firearms Act to require that local chief law enforcement officers be notified of, and provided a 90-day period to deny, firearm transfers.Sponsor: Rep. Wexton, Jennifer [D-VA-10] (Introduced 03/10/2021) Cosponsors: (8)Committees: House - Ways and MeansLatest Action: House - 03/10/2021 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (All Actions)

H.R.1769 — 117th Congress (2021-2022) To provide for the reporting to State and local law enforcement authorities of cases in which the national instant criminal background check system indicates that a firearm has been sought to be acquired by a prohibited person, so that authorities may pursue criminal charges under State law, and to ensure that the Department of Justice reports to Congress on prosecutions secured against prohibited persons who attempt to acquire a firearm. Sponsor: Rep. Quigley, Mike [D-IL-5] (Introduced 03/10/2021) Cosponsors: (12) Committees: House - Judiciary Latest Action: House - 03/10/2021 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions)

H.R.1620 — 117th Congress (2021-2022) Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2021 Sponsor: Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18] (Introduced 03/08/2021) Cosponsors: (170) Committees: House - Judiciary; Financial Services; Ways and Means; Education and Labor; Energy and Commerce; Veterans' Affairs; Natural Resources Latest Action: House - 03/08/2021 Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, Ways and Means, Education and Labor, Energy and Commerce, Veterans' Affairs, and Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in... (All Actions)

H.R.1576 — 117th Congress (2021-2022) To provide for a coordinated national research program to examine the nature, causes, consequences, and prevention of violence and unintended injury and death relating to gun ownership, use, and trafficking, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30] (Introduced 03/03/2021) Cosponsors: (7) Committees: House - Judiciary; Science, Space, and Technology; Energy and Commerce Latest Action: House - 03/03/2021 Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Science, Space, and Technology, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the... (All Actions)

H.R.1560 — 117th Congress (2021-2022) To establish a Federal Advisory Council to Support Victims of Gun Violence. Sponsor: Rep. Evans, Dwight [D-PA-3] (Introduced 03/03/2021) Cosponsors: (69) Committees: House - Judiciary Latest Action: House - 03/03/2021 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions)

H.R.1494 — 117th Congress (2021-2022) Zero Tolerance for Domestic Abusers Act Sponsor: Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-12] (Introduced 03/02/2021) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: House - Judiciary Latest Action: House - 03/02/2021 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions)

H.R.1477 — 117th Congress (2021-2022)To modernize the Undetectable Firearms Act of 1988. Sponsor: Rep. Dean, Madeleine [D-PA-4] (Introduced 03/02/2021) Cosponsors: (28) Committees: House - JudiciaryLatest Action: House - 03/02/2021 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions)

H.R.1454 — 117th Congress (2021-2022) Ghost Guns Are Guns Act Sponsor: Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13] (Introduced 03/01/2021) Cosponsors: (85) Committees: House - Judiciary Latest Action: House - 03/01/2021 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions)

H.R.1441 — 117th Congress (2021-2022) No Guns for Abusers Act of 2021 Sponsor: Rep. Swalwell, Eric [D-CA-15] (Introduced 02/26/2021) Cosponsors: (29) Committees: House - Judiciary Latest Action: House - 04/28/2021 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (All Actions)

H.R.1008 — 117th Congress (2021-2022) Handgun Trigger Safety Act of 2021 Sponsor: Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12] (Introduced 02/11/2021) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: House - Judiciary; Energy and Commerce Latest Action: House - 02/11/2021 Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee... (All Actions)

H.R.1007 — 117th Congress (2021-2022) Hadiya Pendleton and Nyasia Pryear-Yard Gun Trafficking and Crime Prevention Act of 2021 Sponsor: Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12] (Introduced 02/11/2021) Cosponsors: (2) Committees: House - Judiciary Latest Action: House - 02/11/2021 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions)

H.R.1006 — 117th Congress (2021-2022) Gun Show Loophole Closing Act of 2021 Sponsor: Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12] (Introduced 02/11/2021) Cosponsors: (3) Committees: House - Judiciary Latest Action: House - 02/11/2021 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions)

H.R.1004 — 117th Congress (2021-2022) Firearm Risk Protection Act of 2021 Sponsor: Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12] (Introduced 02/11/2021) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: House - Judiciary Latest Action: House - 02/11/2021 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions)

H.R.882 — 117th Congress (2021-2022) Keeping Guns from High-Risk Individuals Act Sponsor: Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2] (Introduced 02/05/2021) Cosponsors: (7) Committees: House - Judiciary Latest Action: House - 02/05/2021 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions)

H.R.881 — 117th Congress (2021-2022) To require the Surgeon General of the Public Health Service to submit to Congress an annual report on the effects of gun violence on public health. Sponsor: Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2] (Introduced 02/05/2021) Cosponsors: (18) Committees: House - Energy and Commerce Latest Action: House - 02/05/2021 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (All Actions)

H.Res.103 — 117th Congress (2021-2022) Condemning the bigotry that was displayed and voiced during the January 6th siege of the United States Capitol, the prominent role played by White supremacists and domestic terrorists in planning and leading the siege, and the elected officials who encouraged them. Sponsor: Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-27] (Introduced 02/05/2021) Cosponsors: (53) Committees: House - House Administration; Judiciary Latest Action: House - 02/05/2021 Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee... (All Actions)

H.R.880 — 117th Congress (2021-2022) Firearm Safety Act of 2021 Sponsor: Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2] (Introduced 02/05/2021) Cosponsors: (3) Committees: House - Energy and CommerceLatest Action: House - 02/05/2021 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (All Actions)

H.R.825 — 117th Congress (2021-2022) Gun Violence Prevention Research Act of 2021 Sponsor: Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12] (Introduced 02/04/2021) Cosponsors: (61) Committees: House - Energy and Commerce Latest Action: House - 02/04/2021 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (All Actions)

H.R.748 — 117th Congress (2021-2022) Ethan's Law Sponsor: Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3] (Introduced 02/03/2021) Cosponsors: (68) Committees: House - Judiciary Latest Action: House - 02/03/2021 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions)

H.R.647 — 117th Congress (2021-2022) Closing the Loophole on Interstate Firearm Sales Act Sponsor: Rep. Crow, Jason [D-CO-6] (Introduced 02/01/2021) Cosponsors: (9) Committees: House - Judiciary Latest Action: House - 02/01/2021 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions)

H.R.545 — 117th Congress (2021-2022) No Congressional Gun Loophole Act Sponsor: Rep. Huffman, Jared [D-CA-2] (Introduced 01/28/2021) Cosponsors: (40) Committees: House - Transportation and Infrastructure Latest Action: House - 02/04/2021 Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management. (All Actions)

H.R.127 — 117th Congress (2021-2022) Sabika Sheikh Firearm Licensing and Registration Act Sponsor: Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18] (Introduced 01/04/2021) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: House - Judiciary Latest Action: House - 03/01/2021 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (All Actions)

H.R.135 — 117th Congress (2021-2022) Accidental Firearms Transfers Reporting Act of 2021 Sponsor: Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18] (Introduced 01/04/2021) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: House - Judiciary Latest Action: House - 03/01/2021 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (All Actions)

H.R.167 — 117th Congress (2021-2022) To prohibit the transfer of a firearm at a gun show by a person who is not a federally licensed firearms dealer. Sponsor: Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9] (Introduced 01/04/2021) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: House - Judiciary Latest Action: House - 03/04/2021 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (All Actions)

H.R.137 — 117th Congress (2021-2022) Mental Health Access and Gun Violence Prevention Act of 2021 Sponsor: Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18] (Introduced 01/04/2021) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: House - Energy and Commerce; Judiciary Latest Action: House - 03/01/2021 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (All Actions)

H.R.130 — 117th Congress (2021-2022) Kimberly Vaughan Firearm Safe Storage Act Sponsor: Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18] (Introduced 01/04/2021) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: House - Judiciary Latest Action: House - 03/01/2021 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (All Actions)

H.R.125 — 117th Congress (2021-2022) Gun Safety: Not Sorry Act of 2021 Sponsor: Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18] (Introduced 01/04/2021) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: House - Judiciary Latest Action: House - 03/01/2021 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (All Actions)

H.R.121 — 117th Congress (2021-2022) Gun Violence Reduction Resources Act of 2021 Sponsor: Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18] (Introduced 01/04/2021) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: House - Judiciary Latest Action: House - 03/01/2021 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (All Actions)

H.R.30 — 117th Congress (2021-2022) Gun Trafficking Prohibition Act Sponsor: Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1] (Introduced 01/04/2021) Cosponsors: (19) Committees: House - Judiciary Latest Action: House - 03/01/2021 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (All Actions)

FEDERAL GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION LEGISLATION INTRODUCED IN 116TH CONGRESS

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116th HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES:

H.R.157 Gun Manufacturers Accountability Act: Rep. Evans, Dwight [D-PA-2] (Introduced 01/03/2019)

H.R.167 To prohibit the transfer of a firearm at a gun show by a person who is not a licensed dealer: Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9] (Introduced 01/03/2019) 

H.R.8 Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019: Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-5] (Introduced 01/08/2019): 2/27/19 House passage with 240 - 190 (Roll no. 99). http://clerk.house.gov/evs/2019/roll099.xml

H.R.49 Accidental Firearms Transfers Reporting Act of 2019: Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18] (Introduced 01/03/2019) 

H.R.33 Gun Trafficking Prohibition Act: Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1] (Introduced 01/03/2019) 

H.R.282 SAFER Now Act: Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3] (Introduced 01/08/2019) 

H.R.435 National Gun Violence Research Act: Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30] (Introduced 01/10/2019)

H.R.569 Zero Tolerance for Domestic Abusers Act of 2019 (To protect victims of stalking from gun violence): Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-12] (Introduced 01/15/2019) 

S.184 Gun Violence Prevention Research Act: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] (Introduced 01/17/2019) 

H.R.674 Gun Violence Prevention Research Act of 2019: Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12] (Introduced 01/17/2019) 

H.R.659 Buyback Our Safety Act: Rep. Deutch, Theodore E. [D-FL-22] (Introduced 01/17/2019)

H.R.820 Gun Show Loophole Closing Act of 2019: Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12] (Introduced 01/28/2019) 

H.R.930 Stopping the Iron Pipeline Act of 2019: Rep. Velazquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7] (Introduced 01/30/2019)

H.R.939 SECURE Firearm Storage Act: Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott [D-IL-10] (Introduced 01/31/2019) 

H.R.942 SAFETY Act: Rep. Himes, James A. [D-CT-4] (Introduced 01/31/2019)

H.R.971 AVERT Future Gun Violence Act of 2019: Rep. Clark, Katherine M. [D-MA-5] (Introduced 02/05/2019)

H.R.1112 Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2019: Rep. Clyburn, James E. [D-SC-6] (Introduced 02/08/2019): 2/28/19: Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 228 - 198 (Roll no. 103). http://clerk.house.gov/evs/2019/roll103.xml

H.R.1114 To require the Surgeon General of the Public Health Service to submit to Congress an annual report on the effects of gun violence on public health: Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2] (Introduced 02/08/2019) 

H.R. 1134 To amend the Arms Export Control Act to prohibit the removal of certain items under category I, II, or III of the United States Munitions List: Rep. Torres, Norma J. [D-CA-35] (Introduced 02/08/2019)

H.R.1116 Keeping Guns from High-Risk Individuals Act: Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2] (Introduced 02/08/2019) 

H.R.1266 Ghost Guns Are Guns Act: Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13] (Introduced 02/14/2019)

H.R.1279 Safer Neighborhoods Gun Buyback Act of 2019: Rep. Payne, Donald M., Jr. [D-NJ-10] (Introduced 02/14/2019) 

H.R.1263 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to subject to the requirements of the National Firearms Act any semiautomatic rifle that has the capacity to accept a detachable magazine: Rep. Deutch, Theodore E. [D-FL-22] (Introduced 02/14/2019) 

H.R.1236 To support State, Tribal, and local efforts to remove access to firearms from individuals who are a danger to themselves or others pursuant to court orders for this purpose: Rep. Carbajal, Salud O. [D-CA-24] (Introduced 02/14/2019) 

H.R.1287 No Guns for Abusers Act of 2019: Rep. Swalwell, Eric [D-CA-15] (Introduced 02/14/2019)

H.R.1296 To regulate assault weapons, to ensure that the right to keep and bear arms is not unlimited, and for other purposes: Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1] (Introduced 02/15/2019) 

H.Res.162 Expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives and honoring the memory of the victims of the mass shooting in Aurora, Illinois, on February 15, 2019: Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-11] (Introduced 02/28/2019)

H.R.1670 To prevent gun trafficking: Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12] (Introduced 03/11/2019)

H.Res.231 Keeping guns out of classrooms.Sponsor: Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5] (Introduced 03/14/2019)

SENATE:

S.42 Background Check Expansion Act: Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT] (Introduced 01/08/2019) 

S.66 Assault Weapons Ban of 2019: Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA] (Introduced 01/09/2019) 

S.120 Protecting Domestic Violence and Stalking Victims Act of 2019: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN] (Introduced 01/15/2019)

S.184 Gun Violence Prevention Research Act: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] (Introduced 01/17/2019) 

S.193 Ethan's Law (Safe storage of firearms): Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] (Introduced 01/18/2019) 

S.320 SECURE Firearm Storage Act: Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] (Introduced 02/04/2019) 

S.447 A bill to regulate large capacity ammunition feeding devices: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ] (Introduced 02/12/2019)

S.459 Stopping the Traffic in Overseas Proliferation of Ghost Guns Act: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ] (Introduced 02/12/2019)

S.506 A bill to support State, Tribal, and local efforts to remove access to firearms from individuals who are a danger to themselves or others pursuant to court orders for this purpose: Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA] (Introduced 02/14/2019) 

S.Res.89 A resolution expressing the condolences of the Senate and honoring the memory of the victims of the mass shooting in Aurora, Illinois, on February 15, 2019: Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] (Introduced 02/28/2019)

730 A bill to prevent gun trafficking: Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY] (Introduced 03/07/2019) 

S.Res.110 A resolution keeping guns out of classrooms.Sponsor: Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT] (Introduced 03/14/2019)

State Gun Laws

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