S. 529 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Background Check Expansion Act
S. 529 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on Mar 2, 2021, sponsored by Christopher Murphy with 45 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 2, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 45
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Christopher Murphy (D-CT). Co-sponsors: 44 Democrats, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 2, 2021
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Mar 2, 2021)
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- H.R. 1002: DEBAR Act of 2021
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- S. 921: Jaime Zapata and Victor Avila Federal Officers and Employees Protection Act
- S. 1502: COPS Counseling Act
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- H.R. 55: Emmett Till Antilynching Act
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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