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End Purchase of Firearms by Dangerous Individuals Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-3554| House 
| Updated: 7/30/2019
David N. Cicilline

David N. Cicilline

Democratic Representative

Rhode Island

Cosponsors (24)
Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Eliot L. Engel (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)John B. Larson (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Filemon Vela (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)William R. Keating (Democratic)Albio Sires (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)Veronica Escobar (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Health Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
End Purchase of Firearms by Dangerous Individuals Act of 2019 This bill addresses reporting systems and mental health records for certain individuals who are prohibited from receiving or possessing a firearm. Specifically, the bill requires each state to establish a reporting system through which mental health professionals may report information about an individual committed to a mental institution who poses a danger or an individual who communicates a serious threat of violence, provide mental health records to the National Instant Criminal History Background Check System for use in determining whether a person is disqualified from possessing or receiving a firearm, and establish a process related to the temporary involuntary commitment of individuals at mental health facilities. Beginning 10 years after the bill's enactment, the Department of Justice must reduce by 5% funds under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program for a state that fails to comply with these requirements. The bill expands the categories of persons barred from receiving or possessing a firearm to include persons who communicate a serious threat of violence to a mental health professional. Finally, the bill replaces various statutory references to persons adjudicated as a mental defective with references to persons adjudicated as ineligible due to disqualifying mental status .
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Timeline
Jun 27, 2019
Introduced in House
Jun 27, 2019
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jun 28, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jul 30, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • June 27, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • June 27, 2019
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • June 28, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • July 30, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCrime preventionCriminal justice information and recordsDepartment of Health and Human ServicesDetention of personsFirearms and explosivesGovernment studies and investigationsHealth information and medical recordsIntergovernmental relationsLaw enforcement administration and fundingMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMental healthState and local government operationsViolent crime

End Purchase of Firearms by Dangerous Individuals Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-3554| House 
| Updated: 7/30/2019
End Purchase of Firearms by Dangerous Individuals Act of 2019 This bill addresses reporting systems and mental health records for certain individuals who are prohibited from receiving or possessing a firearm. Specifically, the bill requires each state to establish a reporting system through which mental health professionals may report information about an individual committed to a mental institution who poses a danger or an individual who communicates a serious threat of violence, provide mental health records to the National Instant Criminal History Background Check System for use in determining whether a person is disqualified from possessing or receiving a firearm, and establish a process related to the temporary involuntary commitment of individuals at mental health facilities. Beginning 10 years after the bill's enactment, the Department of Justice must reduce by 5% funds under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program for a state that fails to comply with these requirements. The bill expands the categories of persons barred from receiving or possessing a firearm to include persons who communicate a serious threat of violence to a mental health professional. Finally, the bill replaces various statutory references to persons adjudicated as a mental defective with references to persons adjudicated as ineligible due to disqualifying mental status .
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Timeline
Jun 27, 2019
Introduced in House
Jun 27, 2019
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jun 28, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jul 30, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • June 27, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • June 27, 2019
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • June 28, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • July 30, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
David N. Cicilline

David N. Cicilline

Democratic Representative

Rhode Island

Cosponsors (24)
Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Eliot L. Engel (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)John B. Larson (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Filemon Vela (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)William R. Keating (Democratic)Albio Sires (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)Veronica Escobar (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Health Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCrime preventionCriminal justice information and recordsDepartment of Health and Human ServicesDetention of personsFirearms and explosivesGovernment studies and investigationsHealth information and medical recordsIntergovernmental relationsLaw enforcement administration and fundingMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMental healthState and local government operationsViolent crime