S-1923 : Still Just a Bill


Background Check Completion Act of 2017

This bill amends the federal criminal code to prohibit a licensed gun dealer from transferring a firearm to an unlicensed person prior to completion of a background check. (Current law permits a licensed gun dealer to transfer a firearm to an unlicensed person if a submitted background check remains incomplete after three business days.)

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2018-03-14CommitteeCommittee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.Senate
2017-10-05IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.Senate
2017-10-05IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress