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H.R. 715: Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2023

Introduced

  1. Introduced (completed)Feb 1, 2023
  2. Passed House (not reached)
  3. Passed Senate (not reached)
  4. To the President (not reached)
  5. Became law (not reached)

Summary

Introduced in House, Feb 1, 2023

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 or exchanges, such as a gift between spouses in good faith.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Amendments

0 offered

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Cosponsors

209

Bipartisan support.

Who scored on this bill

24 points earned
  1. 1Brian Fitzpatrick R-PA SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, reached a cosponsor milestone, introduced5 events+24
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History

  1. Feb 1, 2023Introduced in the House by Brian Fitzpatrick.
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  1. Feb 1, 2023Introduced in House
  2. Feb 1, 2023Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.