117-hr-6281117th Congress

National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) Data Integrity Act of 2021

Sponsored By: Representative Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-19]

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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.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-19]

CA • D

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Auchincloss, Jake [D-MA-4]

    MA • D

    Sponsored 12/14/2021

  • Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]

    DC • D

    Sponsored 12/14/2021

  • Rep. Swalwell, Eric [D-CA-14]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 12/14/2021

  • Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-4]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 12/14/2021

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