HR-1112 : Still Just a Bill

Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2019

This bill revises background check requirements applicable to proposed firearm transfers from a federal firearms licensee (e.g., a licensed gun dealer) to an unlicensed person.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2019-03-05CalendarsRead the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 30.Senate
2019-03-04CalendarsReceived in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.Senate
2019-02-28FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2019-02-28VoteOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 228 - 198 (Roll no. 103). (text: CR H2284)House floor actions
2019-02-28VoteOn motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 194 - 232 (Roll no. 102).House floor actions
2019-02-28FloorThe previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.House floor actions
2019-02-28FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Lesko motion to recommit with instructions. 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 cases in which the transferee is a victim of a crime of domestic violence.House floor actions
2019-02-28FloorMrs. Lesko moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR H2291)House floor actions
2019-02-28FloorThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.House floor actions
2019-02-28FloorThe House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1112.House floor actions
2019-02-28FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Van Drew amendment No. 5, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Collins (GA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until later in the legislative day.House floor actions
2019-02-28FloorDEABTE - 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. 5.House floor actions
2019-02-28FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 145, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Porter amendment No. 4.House floor actions
2019-02-28FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 145, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Levin (MI) amendment No. 3.House floor actions
2019-02-28FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Schneider amendment No. 2, 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.House floor actions
2019-02-28FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 145, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Schneider amendment No. 2.House floor actions
2019-02-28FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 145, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rice (SC) amendment No. 1.House floor actions
2019-02-28FloorGENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 1112.House floor actions
2019-02-28FloorThe Speaker designated the Honorable Lauren Underwood to act as Chairwoman of the Committee.House floor actions
2019-02-28FloorHouse resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 145 and Rule XVIII.House floor actions
2019-02-28FloorProvides 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.House floor actions
2019-02-28FloorConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 145. (consideration: CR H2277-2293)House floor actions
2019-02-26FloorRule H. Res. 145 passed House.House floor actions
2019-02-25FloorRules 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.House floor actions
2019-02-22CalendarsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 4.House floor actions
2019-02-22CommitteeReported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 116-12.House floor actions
2019-02-13CommitteeOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 21 - 14.House committee actions
2019-02-13CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2019-02-08IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.House floor actions
2019-02-08IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Crime and Law Enforcement
See Subjects
  • Assault and harassment offenses
  • Congressional oversight
  • Crime victims
  • Criminal justice information and records
  • Domestic violence and child abuse
  • Firearms and explosives
  • Government studies and investigations
  • Licensing and registrations
  • Mental health
  • Retail and wholesale trades
  • Sex offenses

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