Bills · HR 1740
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 1740Licensing and registrationsFirearms and explosives
Default Proceed Sale Transparency Act
INTRO FEB 27· LAST ACTION FEB 27
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill addresses a known issue where individuals legally prohibited from owning firearms can sometimes acquire them through 'default proceed' sales—when a background check isn't completed within three business days, and the dealer chooses to proceed with the sale. If this bill becomes law, it would provide crucial data on how often this occurs and what happens when such sales are later found to involve a prohibited person. This transparency could inform future policy decisions and give the public a clearer picture of gaps in the background check system.
Without this bill, 'default proceed' sales might continue to occur without a centralized reporting mechanism, making it harder for law enforcement to track firearms that end up in the hands of prohibited individuals. The new reporting requirements, prioritized background checks, and public data could help law enforcement recover these firearms more quickly, potentially preventing crimes and improving public safety. It aims to close an information gap that currently exists in the firearm transfer process.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Federally licensed firearm dealers must report 'default proceed' firearm transfers to the FBI within 24 hours.
This ensures immediate notification to federal authorities when a firearm is transferred before a background check is fully completed.
PROVISION 02
The Attorney General must create an online portal and telephone hotline within 180 days for reporting information to prioritize background checks.
This provides a dedicated and efficient way for information regarding these transfers to reach the FBI and enable faster action.
PROVISION 03
The National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) must prioritize background checks for 'default proceed' firearm transfers.
Prioritizing these checks helps quickly identify if a firearm was transferred to a person legally prohibited from owning one.
PROVISION 04
NICS cannot destroy records related to a firearm transfer until the associated background check is fully completed.
This ensures that critical information for investigations or retrievals of firearms remains available.
PROVISION 05
The FBI and ATF must publish annual public reports on 'default proceed' firearm transfers, including how many go to prohibited persons and how many are retrieved.
These reports provide valuable data and transparency to the public and policymakers regarding the outcomes of these sales.
SPONSORSHIP
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D· Illinois
YRS IN OFFICE
13
BILLS LED
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COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 2 REP 0 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSFEB 27
Introduced in House
FEB 27
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 1740
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 27, 2025
Last actionFeb 27, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 27, 2025
House BillHR 1740Licensing and registrationsFirearms and explosives
Default Proceed Sale Transparency Act
INTRODUCED FEB 27, 2025· LAST ACTION FEB 27, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
6 min
COSPONSORS
2
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