Bill119th CongressFiled Nov 19, 2025Crime and Law Enforcement
S. 3214
Background Check Expansion Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Nov 19, 2025)
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.
What just happenedNov 19, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT](D-CT)Sponsor
46 cosponsors44 D2 I
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- Introduced in SenateNov 19, 2025
- Nov 19, 2025IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Introduced in Senate