HR 5949
National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) Data Integrity Act of 2020
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Bill overview
This bill aims to improve the accuracy and effectiveness of the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) by allowing it to retain records longer when determining a person’s eligibility to purchase a firearm. It requires NICS to query an additional database, the National Data Exchange, during background checks. The bill also mandates that NICS notify individuals if their records are being retained and provides a process for them to correct any inaccuracies. Ultimately, the goal is to better prevent firearms from falling into the hands of prohibited individuals.
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Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] Norton
Jennifer Wexton
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