H.R. 8 - 116th Congress (2019-2020) - Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019

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 in good faith.

Text (4)

Placed on Calendar Senate

March 4, 2019

Engrossed in House

February 27, 2019

Reported in House

February 22, 2019

Introduced in House

January 8, 2019

Amendments (5)

Feb 27, 2019

Agreed to in House

Sponsorship

House Amendment 48

Pursuant to the instructions of the House in the Motion to Recommit the amendment was considered.

Agreed To

Feb 27, 2019

Agreed to in House

Sponsorship

House Amendment 47

An amendment numbered 4 printed in Part A of House Report 116-14 to clarify that the exception for gifts and loans of firearms between parents and their children applies to step-parents and step-children.

Agreed To

Feb 27, 2019

Agreed to in House

Sponsorship

House Amendment 46

Amendment clarifies that "great bodily harm" includes domestic violence, dating partner violence, sexual assault, stalking, and domestic abuse.

Agreed To

Feb 27, 2019

Agreed to in House

Sponsorship

House Amendment 45

An amendment numbered 2 printed in Part A of House Report 116-14 to clarify that the exemption from the background check requirement in instances of imminent threats of death or great bodily harm would apply to someone who is at risk of committing suicide.

Agreed To

Feb 27, 2019

Not Agreed to in House

Sponsorship

House Amendment 44

Amendment sought to allow gun owners to legally transfer their firearms to individuals who have been approved and are participants in TSA's PreCheck program.

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03/04/2019

Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 29.

02/28/2019

Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.

02/27/2019

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

02/27/2019

On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 240 - 190 (Roll no. 99).

02/27/2019

Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 240 - 190 (Roll no. 99).

02/27/2019

On motion to recommit with instructions Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 209 (Roll no. 98).

02/27/2019

The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.

02/27/2019

DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Collins (GA) motion to recommit with instructions pending a reservation of a point of order. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to insert new text on regulations in the case of a background check conducted by the national instant criminal background check system, in response to a contact from a licensed importer, manufacturer, or dealer, that the system notify U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement if the individual is in violation of subsection (g)(5). Subsequently, the reservation was withdrawn.

02/27/2019

Mr. Collins (GA) moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR H2260)

02/27/2019

The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. (text: CR H2254)

02/27/2019

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

02/27/2019

The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 8.

02/27/2019

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 145, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Van Drew amendment No. 4.

02/27/2019

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Horn amendment No. 3, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Nadler demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until later in the legislative day.

02/27/2019

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 145, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Horn (OK) amendment No. 3.

02/27/2019

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 145, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Dean amendment No. 2.

02/27/2019

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Lesko amendment No. 1, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Lesko demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until later in the legislative day.

02/27/2019

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 145, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Lesko amendment No. 1.

02/27/2019

GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 8.

02/27/2019

The Speaker designated the Honorable Earl Blumenauer to act as Chairman of the Committee.

02/27/2019

House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 145 and Rule XVIII.

02/27/2019

Provides for one hour of debate on each measure. Only those amendments printed in the report shall be in order and the previous question shall be considered ordered without intervening motions except one motion to recommit with or without instructions.

02/27/2019

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 145. (consideration: CR H2242-2263)

02/25/2019

Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 145 Reported to House. Provides for one hour of debate on each measure. Only those amendments printed in the report shall be in order and the previous question shall be considered ordered without intervening motions except one motion to recommit with or without instructions.

02/22/2019

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 3.

02/22/2019

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 116-11.

02/13/2019

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 15.

02/13/2019

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

01/08/2019

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

01/08/2019

Introduced in House

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