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119th Congress Crime and Law Enforcement

S. 3214: Background Check Expansion Act

Introduced

  1. Introduced (completed)Nov 19, 2025
  2. Passed Senate (not reached)
  3. Passed House (not reached)
  4. To the President (not reached)
  5. Became law (not reached)

Summary

Introduced in Senate, Nov 19, 2025

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.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

Roll calls

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Amendments

0 offered

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Cosponsors

46

Bipartisan support.

Who scored on this bill

12 points earned
  1. 1Christopher Murphy D-CT SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, reached a cosponsor milestone, introduced3 events+12
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History

  1. Nov 19, 2025Introduced in the Senate by Christopher Murphy.
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  1. Nov 19, 2025Introduced in Senate
  2. Nov 19, 2025Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.