HR 1478
Federal Firearm Licensee Act
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The Federal Firearm Licensee Act aims to modernize the regulations governing how federally licensed firearms dealers operate. It establishes new requirements for dealers, including securing their premises, conducting inventory checks, and maintaining detailed records. The bill seeks to strengthen the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives’ authority to enforce firearms laws, increase penalties for violations, and address issues like gun theft and the diversion of firearms to criminals. It also repeals certain provisions of the Tiahrt Amendments to improve data accessibility for law enforcement.
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