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H.Res. 453

Introduced

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2403) to amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to strengthen the background check procedures to be followed before a Federal firearms licensee may transfer a firearm to a person who is not such a licensee.

Sponsor
DJames E. Clyburn· South Carolina
Introduced
May 26, 2023
Policy area
Congress
Latest action
Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Clyburn. Petition No: 118-3. (<a href="https://clerk.house.gov/DischargePetition/2023061303?CongressNum=118">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures)June 13, 2023
[Congressional Bills 118th Congress]
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[H. Res. 453 Introduced in House (IH)]

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118th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. RES. 453

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2403) to amend chapter 44 
of title 18, United States Code, to strengthen the background check 
procedures to be followed before a Federal firearms licensee may 
transfer a firearm to a person who is not such a licensee.

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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

May 26, 2023

Mr. Clyburn submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
the Committee on Rules

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RESOLUTION

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2403) to amend chapter 44 
of title 18, United States Code, to strengthen the background check 
procedures to be followed before a Federal firearms licensee may 
transfer a firearm to a person who is not such a licensee.

Resolved, That immediately upon adoption of this resolution, the 
House shall proceed to the consideration in the House of the bill (H.R. 
2403) to amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to 
strengthen the background check procedures to be followed before a 
Federal firearms licensee may transfer a firearm to a person who is not 
such a licensee. All points of order against consideration of the bill 
are waived. The bill shall be considered as read. All points of order 
against provisions in the bill are waived. The previous question shall 
be considered as ordered on the bill and on any amendment thereto to 
final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate 
equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member 
of the Committee on the Judiciary or their respective designees; and 
(2) one motion to recommit.
Sec. 2. Clause 1(c) of rule XIX shall not apply to the 
consideration of H.R. 2403.
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