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H.R. 715 · 118th Congress

Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2023

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Never voted on. It didn't reach a floor vote before the 118th Congress ended, so it expired. A bill has to be introduced again to be considered in a new Congress.

BFR FitzpatrickSponsor
209 cosponsors · 209 D
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172 signed on when it was introduced; the rest joined later. Cosponsors who withdrew aren't shown.

This bill establishes new background check requirements for firearm transfers between private parties (i.e., unlicensed individuals).

What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · Feb 1, 2023

Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 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 nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

About this bill and sources

Official title: Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2023

Latest action (Feb 1, 2023): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement · Origin: House · Introduced: Feb 1, 2023

Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)

No recorded floor vote found.