Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HR454

Introduced
5/26/23  

Caption

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 715) to require a background check for every firearm sale.

Impact

The implementation of H.R. 715 would result in significant changes to current state laws concerning firearm sales. By requiring background checks for all firearm transactions, the bill seeks to enhance public safety and reduce the likelihood of firearms falling into the hands of individuals who may pose a danger to society. This measure is expected to receive a mixed reception; while many advocates for gun control see it as a necessary step towards responsible ownership, opponents argue that it may infringe on Second Amendment rights and complicate lawful firearm purchases.

Summary

House Resolution 454 aims to provide the House of Representatives the framework for considering H.R. 715, a bill that seeks to mandate background checks for every firearm sale. This resolution facilitates discussion around the bill to ensure that House members can effectively debate its merits and implications. It asserts that all points of order against the consideration of H.R. 715 are waived, streamlining the legislative process associated with the bill. This action signifies a push towards stricter regulations on firearm sales, reflecting ongoing concerns over gun violence in the U.S.

Contention

Debate surrounding the bill highlights the broader national discourse on gun control. Supporters argue that universal background checks are an essential tool in preventing gun violence and ensuring that firearms are sold responsibly. In contrast, critics of the bill raise concerns that such measures do not address the root causes of gun violence and could disproportionately impact law-abiding citizens who wish to purchase guns. As legislators engage in discussions, the outcome of this resolution could set a precedent for how similar firearm legislative measures are approached in the future.

Companion Bills

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Previously Filed As

US HR453

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2403) to amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to strengthen the background check procedures to be followed before a Federal firearms licensee may transfer a firearm to a person who is not such a licensee.

US HR611

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 660) to amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to require the safe storage of firearms, and for other purposes.

US HB715

Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2023

US HR456

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3746) to provide for a responsible increase to the debt ceiling.

US HR452

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 698) to regulate assault weapons, to ensure that the right to keep and bear arms is not unlimited, and for other purposes.

US HB4159

Background Check Point of Contact Act of 2023

US HR199

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 140) to amend title 5, United States Code, to prohibit Federal employees from advocating for censorship of viewpoints in their official capacity, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 27) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers, Department of Defense and the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Revised Definition of 'Waters of the United States'"; and providing for consideration of the bill (S. 619) to require the Director of National Intelligence to declassify information relating to the origin of COVID-19, and for other purposes.

US HR524

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3564) to cancel recent changes made by the Federal Housing Finance Agency to the up-front loan level pricing adjustments charged by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac for guarantee of single-family mortgages, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3799) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for health reimbursement arrangements integrated with individual health insurance coverage; and providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 461) condemning the use of elementary and secondary school facilities to provide shelter for aliens who are not admitted to the United States.

US HR327

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2811) to provide for a responsible increase to the debt ceiling, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 39) disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Commerce relating to "Procedures Covering Suspension of Liquidation, Duties and Estimated Duties in Accord With Presidential Proclamation 10414".

US HB396

Closing the Bump Stock Loophole Act of 2023 This bill subjects bump stocks to regulation under federal firearms laws. Specifically, the bill adds bump stocks to the list of firearms subject to regulation (e.g., registration and licensing requirements) under the National Firearms Act. Additionally, it includes bump stocks in the list of firearms subject to regulation (e.g., background check requirements) under the Gun Control Act of 1968.

Similar Bills

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