H.R. 1752 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
COOL OFF Act
H.R. 1752 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on Mar 10, 2021, sponsored by Raja Krishnamoorthi with 77 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 10, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 77
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
Choosing Our Own Lives Over Fast Firearms Act or the COOL OFF Act This bill establishes a three-day waiting period for certain handgun transfers. Specifically, the bill makes it unlawful for a licensed importer, manufacturer, or dealer to sell or transfer a handgun to an unlicensed individual unless three business days have elapsed since the licensee initiated a background check.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL). Co-sponsors: 77 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 10, 2021
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (May 18, 2021)
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- H.R. 1002: DEBAR Act of 2021
- H.R. 1899: Ensuring Compliance Against Drug Diversion Act of 2021
- S. 921: Jaime Zapata and Victor Avila Federal Officers and Employees Protection Act
- S. 1502: COPS Counseling Act
- S. 1511: Protecting America’s First Responders Act of 2021
- S. 854: Methamphetamine Response Act of 2021
- H.R. 55: Emmett Till Antilynching Act
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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Capitol Receipts, “H.R. 1752 (117th Congress): COOL OFF Act,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/117-hr-1752/cool-off-act (accessed 2026-10-14).