H.R. 8 — 117th Congress
Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2021
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Latest action
May 25, 2022Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 390.
CRS summary
As of Mar 11, 2021Passed House
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.
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Roll-call votes
2 on recordMar 11, 2021 · On Passage
Full roll callYea — 227: 219 D · 8 R
Nay — 203: 202 R · 1 D
Not Voting — 1: 1 R
| Member | State |
|---|---|
| Troy Balderson | OH |
Mar 11, 2021 · On Motion to Recommit
Full roll callYea — 207: 207 R
Nay — 217: 217 D
Not Voting — 6: 4 R · 2 D
| Member | State |
|---|---|
| Terri A. Sewell | AL |
| Brendan F. Boyle | PA |
| Don Young | AK |
| Jefferson Van Drew | NJ |
| Troy Balderson | OH |
| Warren Davidson | OH |
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