Enhanced Background Checks Act

Proposed US law to increase firearms background checks

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.^[1][2]

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.

Provisions

Legislative history

As of March 15, 2021:

See also

• List of bills in the 116th United States Congress
• List of bills in the 117th United States Congress

References

1. Brown, Matthew. "House passes bills to expand background checks for gun sales and close 'Charleston loophole'". USA TODAY. Retrieved 2021-03-15.
2. Booker, Brakkton; Kaste, Martin (28 February 2019). "House Passes Second Gun Background Check Bill In As Many Days". NPR.org. Retrieved 2021-03-15.
3. Washington, U. S. Capitol Room H154; p:225-7000, DC 20515-6601 (2019-02-28). "Roll Call 103 Roll Call 103, Bill Number: H. R. 1112, 116th Congress, 1st Session". Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives. Retrieved 2021-03-18.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
4. Washington, U. S. Capitol Room H154; p:225-7000, DC 20515-6601 (2019-02-28). "Roll Call 103 Roll Call 103, Bill Number: H. R. 1112, 116th Congress, 1st Session". Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives. Retrieved 2021-03-18.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)

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