H.R. 4135 · 114th Congress
Visa Waiver Program Firearms Clarification Act of 2015
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The bill amends the federal criminal code to modify the eligibility of certain foreign nationals to purchase and possess firearms in the United States.
What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · Nov 30, 2015
Visa Waiver Program Firearms Clarification Act of 2015
The bill amends the federal criminal code to modify the eligibility of certain foreign nationals to purchase and possess firearms in the United States.
Current law prohibits firearm sale or transfer to or possession by a foreign national (i.e., alien) who is: (1) unlawfully present in the United States, or (2) lawfully present under a nonimmigrant visa (e.g., tourist visa). The prohibitions do not apply in certain circumstances.
This bill expands the prohibition to bar firearm sale or transfer to or possession by a foreign national who was lawfully admitted to the United States without a visa under the Visa Waiver Program.
The prohibitions do not apply to a foreign national lawfully admitted under the Visa Waiver Program if that foreign national is a government official or law enforcement officer, or possesses a hunting license. Additionally, such foreign national may apply for a Department of Justice waiver to allow firearm possession.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: Visa Waiver Program Firearms Clarification Act of 2015
Latest action (Jan 15, 2016): Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement · Origin: House · Introduced: Nov 30, 2015
Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)
No recorded floor vote found.