# 117-hr-6281: National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) Data Integrity Act of 2021

117-hr-6281, National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) Data Integrity Act of 2021, is a 117th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-19] (D-CA); status Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (as of 2025-11-18).

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## Facts
- Bill: 117-hr-6281
- Congress: 117
- Title: National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) Data Integrity Act of 2021
- Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
- Introduced: 2021-12-14
- Sponsor: Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-19] (D-CA)
- Cosponsors: 4
- Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-11-18

## 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.

## Cosponsors (4)

- Rep. Auchincloss, Jake [D-MA-4] (D-MA), 2021-12-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] (D-DC), 2021-12-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Swalwell, Eric [D-CA-14] (D-CA), 2021-12-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-4] (D-CA), 2021-12-14T00:00:00.000Z

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## Sources
- [117-hr-6281 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/6281)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hr-6281 (as of 2025-11-18).