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S.529: Background Check Expansion Act
About This Bill
- Introduced March 2, 2021
- Latest Major Action March 2, 2021
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
45 (44 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - March 2, 2021
Bill Summary
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...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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March 2, 2021 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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March 2, 2021 |
Introduced in the Senate by Christopher S. Murphy (D-Conn.) |