H.R. 2403 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024
Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2023
H.R. 2403 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024) was introduced on Mar 30, 2023, sponsored by James E. Clyburn with 163 co-sponsors.
During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 30, 2023
- Co-sponsors
- 163
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2023 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: 163 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 30, 2023
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (Mar 30, 2023)
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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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