H.R. 8
IntroducedBipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019
Latest Action
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 29.
3/4/2019 • Senate
Summary
Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019
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 in good faith.
Passed House • 2/27/2019
Topics & Subjects
CBO Cost Estimates (2)
Amendments (5)
This bill has 5 amendments proposed or adopted.
View all amendments on Congress.govCongressional Votes (2)
On Passage
February 27, 2019
On Motion to Recommit with Instructions
February 27, 2019
Related Federal Spending
Sponsor & Cosponsors (233)
Party Breakdown
Sponsor
Cosponsors (232)
Bill Journey
Originated in the House
Introduced
January 8, 2019
Committee Review
February 13, 2019
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 15.
Floor Debate
February 27, 2019
Passed Chamber
February 27, 2019
Other Chamber
February 28, 2019
President
Enacted into Law
Text Versions (4)
Committee Reports (1)
Related Bills (4)
H.R. 1705
Jaime’s Law
S. 42
Background Check Expansion Act
S. 1924
Jaime’s Law
H.Res. 145
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8) to require a background check for every firearm sale, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1112) to amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to strengthen the background check procedures to be followed before a Federal firearms licensee may transfer a firearm to a person who is not such a licensee.