Bill117th CongressFiled Mar 2, 2021Crime and Law Enforcement
S. 529
Background Check Expansion Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Mar 2, 2021)
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 happenedMar 2, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT](D-CT)Sponsor
45 cosponsors44 D1 I
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- Introduced in SenateMar 2, 2021
- Mar 2, 2021IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Introduced in Senate