S3214Referred to Committee

Background Check Expansion Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-11-19
Introduced
46
Cosponsors
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Sponsor

Christopher Murphy
Christopher Murphy
Democrat · CT · Senator
Votes with party: 85.3% (890 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (46)

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

2025-11-19

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Plain-English 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 spouses.

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Crime and Law Enforcement
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