HR 8 · 117th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement
Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2021
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EnactedLatest: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 390.(2022-05-25)
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Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2021 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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Cosponsors (20)
17 Democrats3 Republicans