S. 123: Handgun Permit to Purchase Act
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-01-16 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD] |
| Policy area | Crime and Law Enforcement |
| Cosponsors | 2 |
| Latest action | 2025-01-16 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
| Last updated | 2025-12-05 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-01-16):
Handgun Permit to Purchase Act
This bill authorizes a grant program for states, local governments, and Indian tribes to implement and evaluate handgun purchaser licensing requirements.
Cosponsors (2)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Christopher Murphy | D CT (original cosponsor) 2025-01-16 |
| Richard Blumenthal | D CT (original cosponsor) 2025-01-16 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 123 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 123?
S. 123 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Handgun Permit to Purchase Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 123 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).