S. 3214: Background Check Expansion 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 | 2025-11-19 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT] |
| Policy area | Crime and Law Enforcement |
| Cosponsors | 20 |
| Latest action | 2025-11-19 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
| Last updated | 2026-04-01 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-11-19):
Background Check Expansion Act
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.
Cosponsors (20)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Angela D. Alsobrooks | D MD (original cosponsor) 2025-11-19 |
| Tammy Baldwin | D WI (original cosponsor) 2025-11-19 |
| Michael F. Bennet | D CO (original cosponsor) 2025-11-19 |
| Richard Blumenthal | D CT (original cosponsor) 2025-11-19 |
| Lisa Blunt Rochester | D DE (original cosponsor) 2025-11-19 |
| Cory A. Booker | D NJ (original cosponsor) 2025-11-19 |
| Maria Cantwell | D WA (original cosponsor) 2025-11-19 |
| Christopher A. Coons | D DE (original cosponsor) 2025-11-19 |
| Catherine Cortez Masto | D NV (original cosponsor) 2025-11-19 |
| Tammy Duckworth | D IL (original cosponsor) 2025-11-19 |
| Richard J. Durbin | D IL (original cosponsor) 2025-11-19 |
| John Fetterman | D PA (original cosponsor) 2025-11-19 |
| Ruben Gallego | D AZ (original cosponsor) 2025-11-19 |
| Kirsten E. Gillibrand | D NY (original cosponsor) 2025-11-19 |
| Margaret Wood Hassan | D NH (original cosponsor) 2025-11-19 |
| Martin Heinrich | D NM (original cosponsor) 2025-11-19 |
| John W. Hickenlooper | D CO (original cosponsor) 2025-11-19 |
| Mazie K. Hirono | D HI (original cosponsor) 2025-11-19 |
| Tim Kaine | D VA (original cosponsor) 2025-11-19 |
| Mark Kelly | D AZ (original cosponsor) 2025-11-19 |
Full text & official record
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Frequently asked questions
What is S. 3214?
S. 3214 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Background Check Expansion Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 3214 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).