H.R. 8Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019

4 recorded actions192 of these members are on the 2026 ballotWhat the measure does Read on Congress.gov

Sponsor: Mike Thompson [D-CA-05]
Cosponsors: 232 · 227 Democrats · 5 Republicans
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Committee: Judiciary Committee
Latest action: Mar 4, 2019 · Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 29.

IntroducedJan 8, 2019
Passed the HouseFeb 27, 2019
Passed the SenateNot yet reached
Sent to the PresidentNot yet reached
Became lawNot yet reached

What the measure doesCRS summary

Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019

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 in good faith.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service, describing H.R. 8 as passed House on Feb 27, 2019. It is not the text of the measure; a later amendment may have changed what it does.

Roll calls on H.R. 84 roll calls on this measure

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Feb 27, 2019Each bar: ✓ Yea from the bottom, ✕ Nay aboveFeb 27, 2019

How every member votedHouse roll call 99

House Feb 27, 2019 · the primary vote

On Passage

Bipartisan Background Checks Act

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240 Yea 190 Nay 2 not voting

Party-line vote 10 of 430 voting members broke with their own party: 2 Democrats, 8 Republicans.

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DemocratsRepublicansFilled: YeaRing: NayGrey: not voting or present

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All members432 members

Democratic235 members

Republican197 members

marks half of the votes cast. A party’s majority is the side most of its voting members took.

Cosponsors232 · 227 Democrats · 5 Republicans

Signing on is not a vote: a member can cosponsor H.R. 8 and vote against it. 9 signed when it was filed.

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Who lobbied on H.R. 861 organizations

Organizations that named H.R. 8 in a lobbying disclosure. Only those that cited the bill by number appear, so this is a floor, not a full list.

EVERYTOWN FOR GUN SAFETY ACTION FUNDfiled by EVERYTOWN FOR GUN SAFETY ACTION FUND, MEHLMAN CONSULTING, INC., THE JBH GROUP, LLC, AVOQ, LLCIts PAC: Everytown for GUN Safety Action Fund, Inc. PAC

Firearms/Guns/Ammunition · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice · Budget/Appropriations26 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2020Filing

MARCH FOR OUR LIVES ACTION FUNDfiled by RESOLUTION PUBLIC AFFAIRS, LLC, MARCH FOR OUR LIVES ACTION FUND

Firearms/Guns/Ammunition · Budget/Appropriations · District of Columbia14 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2020Filing

GIFFORDSIts PAC: Giffords PAC

Defense · Health Issues · Budget/Appropriations · Education +4 more11 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2020Filing

NATIONAL SHOOTING SPORTS FOUNDATIONfiled by NATIONAL SHOOTING SPORTS FOUNDATION, NATURAL RESOURCE RESULTS LLCIts PAC: National Shooting Sports Foundation, Inc. PAC

Firearms/Guns/Ammunition · Natural Resources10 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2020Filing

COALITION TO STOP GUN VIOLENCEfiled by THE COALITION TO STOP GUN VIOLENCE

Health Issues · Budget/Appropriations · Firearms/Guns/Ammunition · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice9 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2020Filing

EVERYTOWN FOR GUN SAFETY ACTION FUND (FORMERLY MAYORS AGAINST ILLEGAL GUNS)filed by THE OB-C GROUP, LLCIts PAC: Everytown for GUN Safety Action Fund, Inc. PAC

Firearms/Guns/Ammunition9 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2020Filing

AMERICAN COLLEGE OF PHYSICIAN SERVICES, INC.Its PAC: American College of Physician Services Inc PAC; AKA ACP Services PAC

Health Issues8 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2020Filing

AMERICAN COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS

Health Issues8 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2020Filing

AMERICAN CONCRETE PIPE ASSOCIATIONfiled by SBL STRATEGIES, LLCIts PAC: American Concrete Pipe Association PAC

Transportation · Clean Air and Water (quality)8 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2020Filing

ASSOCIATION FOR MATERIALS PROTECTION AND PERFORMANCE (FORMERLY NACE INT.)filed by HANCE SCARBOROUGHIts PAC: Association for Materials Protection & Performance PAC AKA Coatings & Corrosion PAC

Transportation · Defense8 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2020Filing

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