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H.R. 6281 (117th)

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

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Introduced

14 December 2021

Last action

1 November 2022 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Sponsors

Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-19], Rep. Auchincloss, Jake [D-MA-4], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Swalwell, Eric [D-CA-15], Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-4]

Subjects

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Source updated

15 January 2026

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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Timeline

  1. 14 December 2021

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 14 December 2021

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 14 December 2021

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 1 November 2022

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

    Source: Committee

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