H.R. 8 · 117th Congress
Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2021
- Stage
- Passed a chamber
- Sponsor
- Mike Thompson
- Introduced
- 2021-03-01
- Latest action
- 2022-05-25 · Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 390.
Summary
Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2021
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 or exchanges, such as a gift between spouses in good faith.