Clerk session vote number: 96
Description: Lesko of Arizona Part A Amendment No. 1
Bill summary: 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. The prohibition does not apply to certain firearm transfers, such as a gift between spouses in good faith.
Bill titles: To require a background check for every firearm sale.
Links for more info on the vote: congress.gov