# 114-hr-5544: Terrorist Screening Database Improvement Act

114-hr-5544, Terrorist Screening Database Improvement Act, is a 114th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Jolly, David W. [R-FL-13] (R-FL); status Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4279-4280) (as of 2025-11-18).

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## Facts
- Bill: 114-hr-5544
- Congress: 114
- Title: Terrorist Screening Database Improvement Act
- Status: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4279-4280)
- Introduced: 2016-06-21
- Sponsor: Rep. Jolly, David W. [R-FL-13] (R-FL)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-11-18

## Summary

Terrorist Screening Database Improvement Act This bill amends the federal criminal code to prohibit a firearms sale or transfer to an individual whose name appears in the Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB). The national instant criminal background check system (i.e., the NICS database) must notify the Department of Justice (DOJ) when a licensed gun dealer requests a background check on a prospective gun buyer whose name appears on the TSDB. DOJ must comply with notice requirements. An individual may bring a civil action in federal court seeking removal from the TSDB. Additionally, the NICS database must notify the Federal Bureau of Investigation if a licensed gun dealer requests a background check on a prospective gun buyer who is or has been under a federal terrorism investigation.

## Cosponsors (1)

- Rep. Grayson, Alan [D-FL-9] (D-FL), 2016-07-05T00:00:00.000Z

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## Sources
- [114-hr-5544 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/5544)

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- [114-hr-4987: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3957 2…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/114-hr-4987)
- [114-hr-4764: Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers (PAWS) Act of 2016](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/114-hr-4764)
- [114-hr-4592: Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Commemorative Coin Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/114-hr-4592)
- [114-hr-4481: Education for All Act of 2016](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/114-hr-4481)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/114-hr-5544 (as of 2025-11-18).