S. 3214 · 119th Congress · Senate

Background Check Expansion Act

Active· Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced
Nov 19, 25
Passed Senate
Pending
Passed House
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive 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.

Action Timeline

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  1. NOV 19, 2025Senate

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

  2. NOV 19, 2025IntroReferral

    Introduced in Senate

  3. NOV 19, 2025IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Committees

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Judiciary Committee

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Referred: Nov 19, 2025

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