H.R. 8 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019
H.R. 8 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) has passed the house — introduced on Jan 8, 2019, sponsored by Mike Thompson with 232 co-sponsors. Congress held 4 roll call votes on it.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Jan 8, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 232
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019 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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Mike Thompson (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 227 Democrats, 5 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 8, 2019
- Passed the HouseFeb 27, 2019
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 29. (Mar 4, 2019)
How Congress voted
- On Passage
House · Feb 27, 2019 · Passed240–190 - On Motion to Recommit with Instructions
House · Feb 27, 2019 · Passed220–209
Every roll call vote on this bill
- On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Feb 27, 2019
- On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Feb 27, 2019
- Bipartisan Background Checks ActHouse · Feb 27, 2019
- Bipartisan Background Checks ActHouse · Feb 27, 2019
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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