# 116-hr-7977: Firearms Retailer Code of Conduct Act of 2020

116-hr-7977, Firearms Retailer Code of Conduct Act of 2020, is a 116th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Mucarsel-Powell, Debbie [D-FL-26] (D-FL); status Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (as of 2025-11-18).

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## Facts
- Bill: 116-hr-7977
- Congress: 116
- Title: Firearms Retailer Code of Conduct Act of 2020
- Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Introduced: 2020-08-07
- Sponsor: Rep. Mucarsel-Powell, Debbie [D-FL-26] (D-FL)
- Cosponsors: 14
- Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-11-18

## Summary

Firearms Retailer Code of Conduct Act of 2020 This bill establishes requirements for federal firearms licensees (e.g., gun dealers) and their employees regarding certain business practices, training, and certification. It also prohibits licensees from transferring firearms to certain individuals, including straw purchasers, gun traffickers, intoxicated individuals, or individuals at risk of harming themselves or others.

## Cosponsors (14)

- Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3] (D-OH), 2020-10-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA] (D-CA), 2020-10-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2] (D-IL), 2020-08-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Deutch, Theodore E. [D-FL-22] (D-FL), 2020-08-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1] (D-RI), 2020-08-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Langevin, James R. [D-RI-2] (D-RI), 2020-08-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Swalwell, Eric [D-CA-14] (D-CA), 2020-08-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Crow, Jason [D-CO-6] (D-CO), 2020-08-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] (D-DC), 2020-09-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20] (D-FL), 2020-09-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Napolitano, Grace F. [D-CA-31] (D-CA), 2020-09-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Morelle, Joseph D. [D-NY-25] (D-NY), 2020-09-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12] (D-NJ), 2020-09-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-25] (D-FL), 2020-09-11T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 116-hr-8015: Delivering for America Act
- 116-hr-7197: RESTAURANTS Act of 2020
- 116-hr-7120: George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2020
- 116-hr-7092: Great American Outdoors Act
- 116-hr-5602: Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act of 2020
- 116-hr-2694: Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

## Sources
- [116-hr-7977 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/7977)

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- [116-hr-7120: George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2020](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/116-hr-7120)
- [116-hr-7092: Great American Outdoors Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/116-hr-7092)
- [116-hr-5602: Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act of 2020](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/116-hr-5602)
- [116-hr-2694: Pregnant Workers Fairness Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/116-hr-2694)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/116-hr-7977 (as of 2025-11-18).