David Cicilline actually said...

"So under current law and practice no notice is provided to local law enforcement or to the U.S. Attorney's Office in that jurisdiction. Is that correct?"

"But you agree, do you not, Madam Attorney General, that if the law in fact said the background check has to be completed and the transfer approved we would reduce the likelihood that people who are in..."

"Are there legislative efforts we can undertake to increase compliance by State and local governments?"

"I'll continue to push for sensible gun safety measures like preventing suspects on our terrorist watchlist from buying guns."