Clean Hands Firearm Procurement Act
Summary
The Clean Hands Firearm Procurement Act aims to reduce gun violence by targeting federally licensed firearms dealers with a high number of firearms traced to crime within a short timeframe. It requires the Attorney General to publish a list of these dealers and prohibits federal agencies from contracting with them. Waivers are possible for national security reasons, subject to Congressional notification.
Expected Effects
The act will likely reduce the supply of firearms from dealers who contribute disproportionately to gun crime. This could lead to fewer guns available for illegal activities. It may also incentivize dealers to improve their practices to avoid being listed.
Potential Benefits
- Reduced gun violence by limiting access to firearms from problematic dealers.
- Increased accountability for firearms dealers.
- Potential improvement in dealer practices to prevent illegal gun sales.
- Enhanced public safety through better regulation of firearms distribution.
- Focuses resources on dealers with demonstrably high rates of crime-linked firearms.
Potential Disadvantages
- Potential for bureaucratic delays in federal procurement due to restrictions.
- Possible negative impact on small businesses that are firearms dealers.
- Risk of inaccurate tracing data leading to unfair listing of dealers.
- Potential for dealers to circumvent the law through various means.
- Limited impact if illegal firearms sources are not addressed.
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Constitutional Alignment
The Act aligns with the Constitution by promoting public safety, a core function of government as outlined in the Preamble. The Second Amendment protects the right to bear arms, but this right is not unlimited and can be subject to reasonable regulations. The Act does not infringe on the rights of law-abiding citizens to own firearms, but rather targets irresponsible dealers.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).