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COOL OFF Act

USA118th CongressHR-667| House 
| Updated: 1/31/2023
Raja Krishnamoorthi

Raja Krishnamoorthi

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (32)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Nikema Williams (Democratic)John Garamendi (Democratic)C. A. Dutch Ruppersberger (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan (Democratic)Tony Cárdenas (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Jake Auchincloss (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Joseph D. Morelle (Democratic)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Kathy Castor (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Sean Casten (Democratic)Diana DeGette (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)William R. Keating (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Kevin Mullin (Democratic)Lloyd Doggett (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Choosing Our Own Lives Over Fast Firearms Act or the COOL OFF Act This bill establishes a three-day waiting period for certain handgun transfers. Specifically, the bill makes it unlawful for a licensed importer, manufacturer, or dealer to sell or transfer a handgun to an unlicensed individual unless three business days have elapsed since the licensee initiated a background check. A violator is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, up to one year in prison, or both. Additionally, the bill makes it unlawful for an unlicensed individual to receive a handgun from another unlicensed individual unless at least three business days have elapsed since the recipient most recently offered to take possession of the handgun. A violator is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, up to five years in prison, or both. The three-day waiting period does not apply to certain handgun transfers, such as for a loan between spouses for a lawful purpose.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1454
COOL OFF Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-1752
COOL OFF Act
Jan 31, 2023
Introduced in House
Jan 31, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1454
    COOL OFF Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-1752
    COOL OFF Act


  • January 31, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • January 31, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Firearms and explosives

COOL OFF Act

USA118th CongressHR-667| House 
| Updated: 1/31/2023
Choosing Our Own Lives Over Fast Firearms Act or the COOL OFF Act This bill establishes a three-day waiting period for certain handgun transfers. Specifically, the bill makes it unlawful for a licensed importer, manufacturer, or dealer to sell or transfer a handgun to an unlicensed individual unless three business days have elapsed since the licensee initiated a background check. A violator is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, up to one year in prison, or both. Additionally, the bill makes it unlawful for an unlicensed individual to receive a handgun from another unlicensed individual unless at least three business days have elapsed since the recipient most recently offered to take possession of the handgun. A violator is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, up to five years in prison, or both. The three-day waiting period does not apply to certain handgun transfers, such as for a loan between spouses for a lawful purpose.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1454
COOL OFF Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-1752
COOL OFF Act
Jan 31, 2023
Introduced in House
Jan 31, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1454
    COOL OFF Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-1752
    COOL OFF Act


  • January 31, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • January 31, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Raja Krishnamoorthi

Raja Krishnamoorthi

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (32)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Nikema Williams (Democratic)John Garamendi (Democratic)C. A. Dutch Ruppersberger (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan (Democratic)Tony Cárdenas (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Jake Auchincloss (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Joseph D. Morelle (Democratic)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Kathy Castor (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Sean Casten (Democratic)Diana DeGette (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)William R. Keating (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Kevin Mullin (Democratic)Lloyd Doggett (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Firearms and explosives