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H.R. 820 116th Congress House

Gun Show Loophole Closing Act of 2019

Official title: To require criminal background checks on all firearms transactions occurring at gun shows.

Introduced: September 11, 2019 See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 116th Congress ended
It never became law before the 116th Congress (2019–2020) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 25, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Jan 28, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 28, 2019
Introduced in House
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 Latest action March 25, 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Gun Show Loophole Closing Act of 2019

This bill establishes new requirements regarding firearm transfers at gun shows.

Specifically, the bill requires the following:

  • a person who operates a gun show must meet certain requirements (e.g., minimum age and registration); and
  • a firearm transfer between private parties at a gun show must be facilitated by a licensed gun dealer, importer, or manufacturer in compliance with certain background check and recordkeeping requirements.
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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 2
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Norton, Eleanor Holmes
District of Columbia · Sep 11, 2019
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Quigley, Mike
Illinois · Feb 13, 2019
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 820: Gun Show Loophole Closing Act of 2019. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-820/
MLA
"H.R. 820: Gun Show Loophole Closing Act of 2019." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-820/.
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H.R. 820, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-820/.
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[H.R. 820: Gun Show Loophole Closing Act of 2019](https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-820/)
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