What does Preamble of Background Check Expansion Act do?

This bill, formally titled 'To require a background check for every firearm sale,' aims to mandate background checks for all firearm sales. The bill was introduced in the Senate on November 19, 2025, by Mr. Murphy and several co-sponsors.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Background Check Expansion Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Background Check Expansion Act.

What does FIREARMS TRANSFERS. of Background Check Expansion Act do?

This section amends Section 922 of title 18, United States Code, to prohibit transfers of firearms between unlicensed individuals. Licensed importers, manufacturers, or dealers must take possession of a firearm and comply with chapter requirements before facilitating a transfer between unlicensed individuals. Exceptions to the prohibition include transfers to law enforcement, transfers between specified family members, transfers related to estates, transfers to prevent imminent harm, transfers approved by the Attorney General, and temporary transfers under specific conditions. Licensed importers, manufacturers, or dealers must provide a notice and certification regarding the prohibition under paragraph (1) when transferring firearms to unlicensed individuals. Section 924(a)(5) of title 18, United States Code, is amended to include reference to the new provision. The Act clarifies that it does not authorize a national firearms registry and does not interfere with states' authority to enact laws on the same subject matter. The amendments made by subsections (a) and (b) will take effect 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act.

Back to bills

Background Check Expansion Act

Last updated: 11/19/2025 · Introduced: 11/19/2025

Author: Christopher Murphy (D-CT)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill prohibits firearm transfers between individuals who do not possess a license, requiring licensed dealers to manage these transfers and comply with existing regulations.
The bill establishes exceptions for transfers to law enforcement, family members, estate settlements, harm prevention, Attorney General approval, and limited temporary transfers.
This Act clarifies that it does not authorize a national firearms registry and does not preempt state laws regarding firearms.

119th Congressin committeeHR. 18(In Committee)Official page

Verified Votes

No verified votes yet.

Community Votes

No community votes yet. Be the first!

Voting as guest · Sign in for verified votes

Other Sections

Includes provisions on preamble, short title., and 1 more.

3 sections

Click "Show details" to explore individual sections. Use the community vote above or visit All Sections to vote per section.

Read official text

Want the full experience?

Create a free account to cast verified votes on each section, get a personalized summary, and track your voting history.

Create Free Account