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S. 494

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To require a background check for every firearm sale.
About This Bill
Committee
Latest Action · February 16, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Congress
118th (2023–2025)
Introduced
February 16, 2023
Cosponsors (48)
46D 0R
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Background Check Expansion Act 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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