# 117-hr-8534: Responsible Gun Ownership Licensing Act

117-hr-8534, Responsible Gun Ownership Licensing Act, is a 117th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Kim, Andy [D-NJ] (D-NJ); status Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (as of 2025-11-18).

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## Facts
- Bill: 117-hr-8534
- Congress: 117
- Title: Responsible Gun Ownership Licensing Act
- Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
- Introduced: 2022-07-27
- Sponsor: Sen. Kim, Andy [D-NJ] (D-NJ)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-11-18

## Summary

Responsible Gun Ownership Licensing Act This bill establishes a federal firearm licensing program through which an individual must obtain a federal firearm license from the Department of Justice prior to purchasing or receiving a firearm. To be eligible for such a license, the individual must have completed training in firearms safety and be subject to a background investigation and criminal history check.

## Cosponsors (1)

- Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12] (D-NY), 2022-07-27T00:00:00.000Z

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## Sources
- [117-hr-8534 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/8534)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hr-8534 (as of 2025-11-18).