What does Elimination of relief while Federal disability relief of HR 2618 do?

This section eliminates relief While a Federal disability relief application is pending

What does Presumption of knowledge of State law in sale of long guns to of HR 2618 do?

This section relates to the sale of long guns It involves sales to residents of another State A presumption of knowledge of State law is mentioned

What does Increased penalties for knowing transfer of firearm without of HR 2618 do?

This section increases penalties for certain firearm transfers The increase applies to transfers without a background check The transfer must be knowing to trigger the increased penalty

What does Authority to hire additional industry operation investigators of HR 2618 do?

This section relates to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives It discusses authority to hire additional investigators The investigators are for industry operations

What does NOTIFICATION OF DEFAULT TRANSFERS. of HR 2618 do?

Amends Section 922(t)(1) of title 18, United States Code Modifies subparagraphs (C) and (D) Adds new subparagraph (E) regarding notification of default transfers Requires licensees to notify the Attorney General of certain transfers Notification must occur by the close of business on the day of transfer

What does INCREASED LICENSING FEES. of HR 2618 do?

This section amends licensing fees for firearms and ammunition Fees for licensed importers, manufacturers, and dealers are increased Fees for licensed collectors are also increased Specific fee increases are listed in the section Changes are made to Section 923 of title 18, United States Code

What does PRESUMPTION OF KNOWLEDGE OF STATE LAW IN SALE OF LONG GUNS TO of HR 2618 do?

Amends Section 922(b)(3) of title 18, United States Code Removes the phrase 'in the absence of evidence to the contrary' Relates to the sale of long guns to residents of another state

What does LIABILITY STANDARDS. of HR 2618 do?

This section amends liability standards in licensing and penalties. Section 923 of title 18 is amended to replace 'willfully' with 'knowingly'. Section 924 of title 18 is also amended to replace 'willfully' with 'knowingly' and 'willful' with 'knowing'.

What does REMOVAL OF BAR ON CIVIL PROCEEDINGS IF CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS of HR 2618 do?

Section 923(f) of title 18, United States Code, is amended The amendment involves striking paragraph (4) This change affects the removal of a bar on civil proceedings

What does DEADLINE FOR ISSUANCE OF FINAL REGULATIONS. of HR 2618 do?

The Attorney General must issue final regulations within 2 years The regulations are to carry out this Act and its amendments A deadline is set for the issuance of these regulations

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Federal Firearm Licensee Act — HR. 2618

Last updated: 4/3/2025 · Introduced: 4/3/2025

Author: Robin Kelly (D-IL)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill increases penalties for knowingly transferring firearms without conducting required background checks.
It mandates that firearm licensees notify the Attorney General of certain firearm transfers and increases licensing fees for importers, manufacturers, dealers, and collectors.
The bill establishes a presumption that individuals are aware of state laws when purchasing long guns from out-of-state sellers and removes certain barriers to civil proceedings related to firearm regulations.

119th Congressin committeeS. 1294(In Committee)Official page

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