S 3214 · 119th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

Background Check Expansion Act

Introduced 2025-11-19· Sponsored by Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.(2025-11-19)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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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Cosponsors (20)

20 Democrats