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S.1923: Background Check Completion Act of 2017
About This Bill
- Introduced Oct. 5, 2017
- Latest Major Action March 14, 2018
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
23 (22 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - Oct. 5, 2017
Bill Summary
Background Check Completion Act of 2017 This bill amends the federal criminal code to prohibit a licensed gun dealer from transferring a firearm to an unlicensed person prior to completion of a background check. (Current law permits a licensed gun dealer to transfer a firearm to an unlicensed person if a submitted background check remains incomplete after three business days.)
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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March 14, 2018 |
Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
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Oct. 5, 2017 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Oct. 5, 2017 |
Introduced in the Senate by Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) |