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HR 532119th CongressIntroduced
Handgun Permit to Purchase Act
Introduced: Oct 28, 2025
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
The Handgun Permit to Purchase Act authorizes a federal grant program to support state, local, and tribal handgun licensing initiatives, requiring age, background checks, and periodic renewal, and provides funding for program development and evaluation.
Key Points
- 1Establishes a competitive grant program for handgun licensing.
- 2Eligibility requires a handgun purchaser licensing law with age 21, background check, fingerprints, and annual renewal.
- 3Grants may be used to improve licensing programs and evaluate effectiveness.
- 4Appropriations authorized for the program.
- 5Findings emphasize gun violence statistics and research supporting licensing.
Impact Areas
State, local, and tribal governments developing handgun licensing programs.Handgun purchasers and the broader public affected by licensing requirements.Federal agencies administering grants and oversight.
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