The Enhanced Background Checks Act is a proposed United States law that would strengthen background check procedures done before a federal firearms licensee may transfer a firearm to a person who does not have a federal firearms license.
Background In the United States, access to guns is controlled by law under a number of federal statutes. These laws regulate the manufacture, trade, possession, transfer, record keeping, transport, and destruction of firearms, ammunition, and firearms accessories. They are enforced by state agencies and the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF).
In addition to federal gun laws, all state governments and some local governments have their own laws that regulate firearms.
The right to keep and bear arms is protected by the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution.
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Legislative history As of March 15, 2021: CongressShort titleBill number(s)Date introducedSponsor(s)# of cosponsorsLatest status116th CongressEnhanced Background Checks Act of 2019February 8, 2019Jim Clyburn (D-SC)15Passed in the House (228–198).117th CongressEnhanced Background Checks Act of 2021March 11, 2021Jim Clyburn (D-SC)165Passed in the House (219–210).
See also List of bills in the 116th United States Congress List of bills in the 117th United States Congress
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