NICS Data Reporting Act of 2026
Last recorded step: House, May 13, 2026.
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This bill would require the Department of Justice to report annual demographic data on individuals found ineligible to purchase firearms.
What it does
This bill would require the Department of Justice to produce an annual report regarding the demographic data of individuals who fail background checks through the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS). The reporting requirement would specifically apply to persons determined to be ineligible to purchase a firearm based on those background check results.
Who is affected
The Department of Justice is affected by this legislation, as it would be required to produce annual reports on background check data. The bill also concerns individuals who are determined to be ineligible to purchase a firearm following a background check conducted by the National Instant Criminal Background Check System.
Key provisions
- Annual demographic reporting on firearm purchase denials. Requires the Department of Justice to produce a yearly report detailing the demographic data of individuals found ineligible to purchase a firearm through the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS).
Fiscal impact
- H.R. 2267, NICS Data Reporting Act of 2025· As ordered reported by the House Committee on the Judiciary on March 25, 2025
Effective dates
Not applicable: Official Summary does not address effective dates
Relationship to existing law
This bill establishes new reporting requirements for the Department of Justice regarding demographic data collected through the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS).
Stated purpose
The bill aims to increase transparency regarding firearm purchase denials by requiring the Department of Justice to provide annual reports on the demographic data of individuals found ineligible through the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS).