Bills · HR 7564
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 7564Crime and Law Enforcement
Jaime’s Law
INTRO FEB 12· LAST ACTION FEB 12
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill addresses a long-standing debate about how to prevent individuals legally barred from owning guns from acquiring ammunition. Currently, a person prohibited from buying a firearm through a licensed dealer could still potentially buy ammunition without a background check from a private seller, making it easier for them to arm themselves. By requiring background checks for ammunition purchases and most private transfers, the bill aims to close this gap and make it harder for dangerous individuals to access the means to commit violence.
Voters should care because this bill represents a significant change in federal gun control policy, expanding the scope of background checks beyond just firearms. If it becomes law, it could lead to a noticeable shift in how law-abiding citizens buy and sell ammunition, potentially adding more steps and costs. If it doesn't pass, the current system, where ammunition can often be obtained without a background check in private sales, would remain in place.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires background checks for ammunition purchases, similar to those for firearms.
This aims to prevent individuals legally prohibited from owning firearms from acquiring ammunition.
PROVISION 02
Mandates that most private sales or transfers of ammunition between individuals must be conducted through a licensed firearm dealer.
This closes a potential loophole where ammunition could be transferred without a background check in private transactions.
PROVISION 03
Lists specific exceptions for certain ammunition transfers, such as gifts between close family members or temporary transfers for activities like hunting or shooting ranges.
These exceptions aim to allow common, low-risk transfers without requiring a background check.
PROVISION 04
Clarifies that the act does not authorize a national firearms or ammunition registry and does not interfere with a state's authority to enact its own related laws.
This addresses concerns about potential federal overreach and respects state legislative powers.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 17
D· Florida
YRS IN OFFICE
21
BILLS LED
28
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 17 REP 0 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSFEB 12
Introduced in House
FEB 12
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 7564
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 12, 2026
Last actionFeb 12, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 12, 2026
House BillHR 7564Crime and Law Enforcement
Jaime’s Law
INTRODUCED FEB 12, 2026· LAST ACTION FEB 12, 2026
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READING
6 min
COSPONSORS
17
COMPLEXITY
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