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H.R. 1112: Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2019

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To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to strengthen the background check procedures to be followed before a Federal firearms licensee may transfer a firearm to a person who is not such a licensee.

The bill’s titles are written by its sponsor.

Sponsor and status

Photo of sponsor James “Jim” Clyburn

James “Jim” Clyburn

Sponsor. Representative for South Carolina's 6th congressional district. Democrat.

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Last Updated: Mar 5, 2019
Length: 8 pages
Introduced
Feb 8, 2019
Status

Passed House (Senate next) on Feb 28, 2019

This bill passed in the House on February 28, 2019 and goes to the Senate next for consideration.

Prognosis
3% chance of being enacted according to Skopos Labs (details)
Source
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Position statements

What legislators are saying

“130+ Democratic House Members Urge Senate Action on House-Passed Bills in Wake of Deadly Shootings”
    — Rep. Jamie Raskin [D-MD8] (Co-sponsor) on Nov 20, 2019

“Spanberger Calls on U.S. Senate Majority Leader McConnell to Bring Bipartisan Background Checks Legislation to a Vote”
    — Rep. Abigail Spanberger [D-VA7] on Nov 21, 2019

“Loopholes Are Costing Lives But McConnell Will Not Allow Fixes”
    — Rep. Judy Chu [D-CA27] on Nov 24, 2019

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What stakeholders are saying

Institute for Spending Reform SpendingTracker.org estimates new spending due to H.R. 1112 will be negligible.

History

Feb 8, 2019
 
Introduced

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Feb 13, 2019
 
Ordered Reported

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Feb 22, 2019
 
Reported by House Committee on the Judiciary

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Feb 28, 2019
 
Passed House (Senate next)

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Passed Senate

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Signed by the President

H.R. 1112 is a bill in the United States Congress.

A bill must be passed by both the House and Senate in identical form and then be signed by the President to become law.

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“H.R. 1112 — 116th Congress: Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2019.” www.GovTrack.us. 2019. January 28, 2020 <https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/116/hr1112>

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