Require universal background checks for all firearm sales and transfers between private individuals.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Background Check Expansion Act?
The Background Check Expansion Act, known as S. 3214, has been in the Senate Committee on the Judiciary since November 18, 2025. The committee members must act next to hold a vote, but the bill faces the binding constraint of committee inaction which is how most legislation ends in Congress. No action has occurred on this bill since November 18, 2025.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Background Check Expansion Act (S. 3214 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
No action since November 2025
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from S. 494 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 494 (118th) →
Vehicles
Who’s behind it
Christopher Murphy (D-CT)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.