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Fire Sale Loophole Closing Act

USA116th CongressHR-4872| House 
| Updated: 12/18/2019
David N. Cicilline

David N. Cicilline

Democratic Representative

Rhode Island

Cosponsors (8)
Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Diana DeGette (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Albio Sires (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Fire Sale Loophole Closing Act This bill imposes restrictions on the transfer of business inventory firearms by a firearms importer, manufacturer, or dealer whose license is revoked or denied. An individual who violates the restrictions is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, prison term of up to one year (or five years if the violation was willful), or both.
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Timeline
Oct 28, 2019
Introduced in House
Oct 28, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Dec 18, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • October 28, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • October 28, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • December 18, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Firearms and explosivesLicensing and registrationsRetail and wholesale trades

Fire Sale Loophole Closing Act

USA116th CongressHR-4872| House 
| Updated: 12/18/2019
Fire Sale Loophole Closing Act This bill imposes restrictions on the transfer of business inventory firearms by a firearms importer, manufacturer, or dealer whose license is revoked or denied. An individual who violates the restrictions is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, prison term of up to one year (or five years if the violation was willful), or both.
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Timeline
Oct 28, 2019
Introduced in House
Oct 28, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Dec 18, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • October 28, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • October 28, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • December 18, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
David N. Cicilline

David N. Cicilline

Democratic Representative

Rhode Island

Cosponsors (8)
Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Diana DeGette (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Albio Sires (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Firearms and explosivesLicensing and registrationsRetail and wholesale trades