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119th Congress

S. 123

Handgun Permit to Purchase Act

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor
Chris Van Hollen(D-MD)
Introduced
Jan 16, 2025
Policy area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Committees
Senate Committee on the Judiciary
Official text
Introduced in Senate · Congress.gov page

Cosponsors (2)

Original cosponsors (2)

Summary

Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Introduced in Senate” version

Handgun Permit to Purchase Act This bill authorizes a grant program for states, local governments, and Indian tribes to implement and evaluate handgun purchaser licensing requirements.

Roll-call votes

No recorded votes on this bill.

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