Bill115th CongressFiled Oct 25, 2017Crime and Law Enforcement
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Background Check Expansion Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Oct 25, 2017)
Background Check Expansion Act
This bill establishes new background check requirements for firearm transfers between private parties (i.e., unlicensed individuals).
Specifically, it prohibits a firearm transfer between private parties unless a licensed gun dealer, manufacturer, or importer first takes possession of the firearm to conduct a background check.
The prohibition does not apply to certain firearm transfers, such as a gift between spouses in good faith.
What just happenedOct 25, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT](D-CT)Sponsor
40 cosponsors39 D1 I
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- Introduced in SenateOct 25, 2017
- Oct 25, 2017IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Oct 25, 2017IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate