The Fix NICS Act of 2017 aims to improve the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) by increasing accountability for federal, state, and tribal entities in submitting records of individuals prohibited from owning firearms. The bill introduces incentives for compliance, such as grant preferences for states, and penalties for non-compliance, including withholding bonus pay for political appointees. Concerns exist regarding the accuracy of reported data and potential due process violations.
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