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H.R. 8

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Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019
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Passed
Latest Action · March 4, 2019
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 29.
Congress
116th (2019–2021)
Introduced
January 8, 2019
Cosponsors (232)
227D 5R
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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.

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