S. 3214 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
Background Check Expansion Act
S. 3214 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) was introduced on Nov 19, 2025, sponsored by Christopher Murphy with 46 co-sponsors.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Nov 19, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 46
- 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, 2 Independents.
Where it stands
- IntroducedNov 19, 2025
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Nov 19, 2025)
More bills from Christopher Murphy in the 119th Congress
- S. 5435: A bill to prohibit immigration enforcement actions at school bus stops for children.
- S. 5436: A bill to prohibit immigration enforcement actions at child care facilities.
- S. 5467: MAGNET Act
- S. 5468: Counseling Not Criminalization in Schools Act
- S. 5470: Protecting our Students in Schools Act of 2026
- S. 5531: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish an excise tax on digital…
Other Crime and Law Enforcement bills in the 119th Congress
- S. 331: HALT Fentanyl Act
- H.R. 4405: Epstein Files Transparency Act
- H.R. 4323: Trafficking Survivors Relief Act of 2025
- H.R. 3497: Medal of Sacrifice Act
- S. 307: Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act
- S. 6: Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act
- H.R. 21: Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act
- H.R. 27: HALT Fentanyl Act
- H.R. 35: Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act
- H.R. 38: Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
Cite or embed this page
Capitol Receipts, “S. 3214 (119th Congress): Background Check Expansion Act,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/119-s-3214/background-check-expansion-act (accessed 2026-10-13).