S 3214
119th Congress
Senate
Crime and Law Enforcement
Background Check Expansion Act
Introduced: November 19, 2025
Introduced by:
Murphy, Christopher
Democratic
· Connecticut
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Became law
Nov 19, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Nov 19, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Plain-English summary
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.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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