Bill116th CongressFiled Jan 8, 2019Crime and Law Enforcement
S. 42
Background Check Expansion Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jan 8, 2019)
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 happenedJan 8, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT](D-CT)Sponsor
41 cosponsors40 D1 I
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- Introduced in SenateJan 8, 2019
- Jan 8, 2019IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Introduced in Senate