H.R. 1446 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2021
H.R. 1446 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) has passed the house — introduced on Mar 1, 2021, sponsored by James E. Clyburn with 165 co-sponsors. Congress held 3 roll call votes on it.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Mar 1, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 165
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2021 (Sec. 2) This bill revises background check requirements applicable to proposed firearm transfers from a federal firearms licensee (e.g., a licensed gun dealer) to an unlicensed person.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
James E. Clyburn (D-SC). Co-sponsors: 165 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 1, 2021
- Passed the HouseMar 11, 2021
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 391. (May 25, 2022)
How Congress voted
- On Passage
House · Mar 11, 2021 · Passed219–210 - On Motion to Recommit
House · Mar 11, 2021 · Failed206–212
Every roll call vote on this bill
- On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Mar 10, 2021
- Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2021House · Mar 11, 2021
- Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2021House · Mar 11, 2021
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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