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Reports Demographics of Gun Purchase Denials
Recent Bills/Reports Demographics of Gun Purchase Denials

Reports Demographics of Gun Purchase Denials

IntroducedMarch 21, 2025
Passed House4 months ago
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Why This Matters

This bill requires the Attorney General to provide Congress with annual reports on the demographics of people denied firearm purchases due to background checks.

If you are denied a firearm purchase, this law will ensure your demographic information is reported to Congress starting in 2026.
Who this affects
Individuals denied firearms
What changes is this bill making?
  1. 1The Attorney General must report demographic data on individuals denied firearm purchases annually.
  2. 2This data will include details such as race, gender, age, and income level.
  3. 3The first report is due one year after the bill becomes law.
  4. 4The goal is to provide transparency about who is ineligible to buy firearms.
  5. 5Congress will receive this information to help inform future legislation.
Read the detailed summary

NICS Data Reporting Act This bill requires the Department of Justice to report annually on the demographic data of persons who are determined to be ineligible to purchase a firearm based on a background check performed by the National Instant Criminal Background Check System.

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IntroducedMar 21, 2025
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HouseMay 12
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Sitting in the Senate Judiciary Committee.

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Donald Trump
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