Enhanced Background Checks Act

The Enhanced Background Checks Act is a proposed United States law that would strengthen background check procedures done before a federal firearms licensee may transfer a firearm to a person who does not have a federal firearms license.[1][2]

Enhanced Background Checks Act
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Long titleTo amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to strengthen the background check procedures to be followed before a Federal firearms licensee may transfer a firearm to a person who is not such a licensee.
Announced inthe 117th United States Congress
Number of co-sponsors165
Legislative history

Background
See also: Gun law in the United States

In the United States, access to guns is controlled by law under a number of federal statutes. These laws regulate the manufacture, trade, possession, transfer, record keeping, transport, and destruction of firearms, ammunition, and firearms accessories. They are enforced by state agencies and the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF).

In addition to federal gun laws, all state governments and some local governments have their own laws that regulate firearms.

The right to keep and bear arms is protected by the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution.

Provisions

Legislative history

As of March 15, 2021:

Congress Short title Bill number(s) Date introduced Sponsor(s) # of cosponsors Latest status
116th Congress Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2019 H.R. 1112 February 8, 2019 Jim Clyburn

(D-SC)

 15 Passed in the House (228–198).[3]
117th Congress Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2021 H.R. 1446 March 11, 2021 Jim Clyburn

(D-SC)

 165 Passed in the House (219–210).[4]

See also

References
  1. Brown, Matthew. "House passes bills to expand background checks for gun sales and close 'Charleston loophole'". USA TODAY. Retrieved 2021-03-15.
  2. Booker, Brakkton; Kaste, Martin (28 February 2019). "House Passes Second Gun Background Check Bill In As Many Days". NPR.org. Retrieved 2021-03-15.
  3. Washington, U. S. Capitol Room H154; p:225-7000, DC 20515-6601 (2019-02-28). "Roll Call 103 Roll Call 103, Bill Number: H. R. 1112, 116th Congress, 1st Session". Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives. Retrieved 2021-03-18.
  4. Washington, U. S. Capitol Room H154; p:225-7000, DC 20515-6601 (2019-02-28). "Roll Call 103 Roll Call 103, Bill Number: H. R. 1112, 116th Congress, 1st Session". Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives. Retrieved 2021-03-18.

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