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H.R. 5507

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Foreign National Firearms Background Check Enhancement Act
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Committee
Latest Action · January 28, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Congress
116th (2019–2021)
Introduced
December 19, 2019
Cosponsors (7)
3D 4R
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Foreign National Firearms Background Check Enhancement Act This bill requires a nonimmigrant alien to get Department of Justice (DOJ) approval before purchasing a firearm. Specifically, the party transferring the firearm to the alien must receive a copy of the DOJ waiver or confirm with the DOJ that such an alien falls within specified exceptions, such as the alien possessing a U.S. hunting license. Currently, a nonimmigrant alien may acquire a firearm if the alien qualifies for one of the specified exceptions without acquiring DOJ approval.

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