Bill Detail
S. 3214
Congress: 119
Title
Background Check Expansion Act
Summary
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.
Sponsor
Sen. Christopher Murphy [D-CT]
Status
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Status as of Jun 27, 6:53 AM · synced 2d ago
Introduced
2025-11-19
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Bill Engagement
Background Check Expansion Act This bill establishes new background check requirements for firearm transfers between private parties (i.e., unlicensed individuals).
Lobbyists on the case
- American Federation of Teachers2 filings · 1 lob
- Earl Hadley2026 Q1