To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to require background checks for employees authorized to possess or transfer firearms or ammunition in the course of a licensed firearms business.

Summary

Amends the federal criminal code to make it unlawful for a licensed firearms dealer to authorize an employee to possess or transfer a firearm or ammunition in the course of employment unless such dealer has received a notice from the Attorney General that the receipt of a firearm by such employee would not be unlawful. Requires the Attorney General to notify the dealer in writing or electronically of a determination that the receipt of a firearm by any employee of the dealer would be unlawful and provide the affected employee with an explanation of the grounds for such determination. Provides civil and criminal penalties for knowingly violating the requirements of this Act.

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Timeline

1. 30 July 2008

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

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2. 30 July 2008

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

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3. 30 July 2008

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

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• Introduced in House · 30 July 2008 · Official file

Documents

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• Introduced in House (text)

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Sponsors

• Rep. McCarthy, Carolyn [D-NY-4] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Kirk, Mark Steven [R-IL] · R · Sponsor
• JOHN CONYERS · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Shays, Christopher [R-CT-4] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-19] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Castle, Michael N. [R-DE-At Large] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Rothman, Steven R. [D-NJ-9] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Kennedy, Patrick J. [D-RI-1] · D · Sponsor
• James McGovern · D · Cosponsor
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