HR 8 · 116th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement
Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019
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Senate5
EnactedLatest: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 29.(2019-03-04)
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Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019 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.…
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CBO Cost Estimate
Congressional Budget OfficeH.R. 8, Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019
Mar 11, 2019As passed by the House of Representatives on February 27, 2019
Full CBO report ↗H.R. 8, Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019
Apr 23, 2019This estimate supersedes the estimate for H.R. 8 that was transmitted on March 11, 2019.
Full CBO report ↗Official non-partisan budget analysis by the Congressional Budget Office
Cosponsors (20)
15 Democrats5 Republicans