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119-hr-532119th Congress
Handgun Permit to Purchase Act
Sponsored By: Representative Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8]
Introduced
Summary
Would create a federal grant program to help states, local governments, and Indian tribes develop, implement, and evaluate handgun purchaser licensing systems. Grants would support background checks, identity verification, age and residency rules, periodic renewals, and program evaluation to reduce firearm violence.
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- States, local governments, and Indian tribes would compete for grants to build or improve handgun purchaser licensing programs. The bill authorizes "such sums as may be necessary" to carry out this new grant part.
- Prospective handgun purchasers under eligible licensing laws would face specific requirements. Applicants would need to be at least 21, be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents, apply at a law enforcement agency, reapply no later than every 5 years, and submit fingerprints, photographs, and a background check.
- Individuals prohibited from possessing firearms under 18 U.S.C. 922(g) would be ineligible to receive a handgun purchaser license.
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New rules to get a handgun permit
If enacted, places that seek these grants would need licensing laws with minimum rules for applicants. If your state or city adopts such a law, these rules would apply. You would need to be at least 21. You would need to be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or lawful permanent resident. You would apply at a law enforcement agency where you live. You would need to reapply at least every five years. You would have a background investigation and criminal history check. You would submit fingerprints and photos. If federal law bars you from owning a gun, you would not get a permit.
Grants to states for handgun licensing
If enacted, the Attorney General could award competitive grants to states, local governments, and tribes. The grants would help develop, run, and evaluate handgun purchaser licensing programs. Grants would use money that Congress later appropriates. The Attorney General would have to award grants within 90 days after funding. Applicants would describe their licensing law, any exemptions, and how they would use funds. Funds must improve the licensing program. Handgun would use the federal definition. The bill authorizes such sums as necessary, with no set dollar amount.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8]
MD • D
Cosponsors
Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5]
CT • D
Sponsored 1/16/2025
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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