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National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) Data Integrity Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-6281| House 
| Updated: 11/1/2022
Jimmy Panetta

Jimmy Panetta

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (4)
Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Jake Auchincloss (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) Data Integrity Act of 2021 This bill modifies procedures for conducting firearms-related background checks through the national instant criminal background check system (NICS). Specifically, the bill requires the NICS to retain records related to a firearms-related background check for as long as necessary to determine whether an individual is eligible to receive a firearm. Additionally, the bill requires the NICS to query additional databases for relevant information, including the National Data Exchange, the Interstate Identification Index System, and the National Crime Information Center databases.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-5949
National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) Data Integrity Act of 2020
Dec 14, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-3387
Introduced in Senate
Dec 14, 2021
Introduced in House
Dec 14, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Nov 1, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-5949
    National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) Data Integrity Act of 2020


  • December 14, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-3387
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 14, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • December 14, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • November 1, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • S 117-3387: National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) Data Integrity Act of 2021

National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) Data Integrity Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-6281| House 
| Updated: 11/1/2022
National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) Data Integrity Act of 2021 This bill modifies procedures for conducting firearms-related background checks through the national instant criminal background check system (NICS). Specifically, the bill requires the NICS to retain records related to a firearms-related background check for as long as necessary to determine whether an individual is eligible to receive a firearm. Additionally, the bill requires the NICS to query additional databases for relevant information, including the National Data Exchange, the Interstate Identification Index System, and the National Crime Information Center databases.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-5949
National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) Data Integrity Act of 2020
Dec 14, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-3387
Introduced in Senate
Dec 14, 2021
Introduced in House
Dec 14, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Nov 1, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-5949
    National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) Data Integrity Act of 2020


  • December 14, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-3387
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 14, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • December 14, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • November 1, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Jimmy Panetta

Jimmy Panetta

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (4)
Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Jake Auchincloss (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • S 117-3387: National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) Data Integrity Act of 2021
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted