Default Proceed Sale Transparency Act has not moved since its introduction on Feb 27, 2025, with cosponsors, all Democrats
Written by the Congressional Research Service [2]. 162 words.
Default Proceed Sale Transparency Act This bill establishes new requirements in the case of a firearm transfer by a federally licensed dealer, manufacturer, or importer to an unlicensed person prior to the completion of a background check. Current law permits these transactions—default-proceed transactions—if a submitted background check remains incomplete after three business days. With respect to a default-proceed transaction, the bill requires a federally licensed dealer, manufacturer, or importer to report the transfer to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) within 24 hours; requires the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) to prioritize completing the background check related to the transfer; and requires the NICS to retain records related to a proposed or completed firearm transfer until the background check is complete. Finally, the bill requires the FBI to report publicly on data related to default-proceed transactions. Further, it requires the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to report publicly on data related to the firearms transferred in default-proceed transactions.
- Committees
- House Judiciary Committee
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement: 118 of 4,553 bills became law, 113th–118th (2.6%)
- Sponsor
- 0 of 176 bills enacted since 2013
- Text versions
- 1: introduced in house · 1,040 words
- Subjects
- Business recordsComputers and information technologyCriminal justice information and recordsFirearms and explosivesGovernment information and archivesLicensing and registrations +3 more
- Latest action
- Feb 27, 2025: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Records
- Congress.gov · Bill text
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