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Congress Proposes Requiring Background Checks for All Ammunition Purchases

Jaime’s Law

23 days ago·View on Congress.gov

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Key Points

  • This bill, introduced by Ms. Wasserman Schultz, would require people to pass a background check before they can buy ammunition. Currently, federal law requires these checks for most gun purchases, but this change would apply the same rules to the bullets themselves.
  • Under this proposal, private sellers who are not licensed dealers would have to use a professional gun shop to handle ammunition transfers. The licensed dealer would take the ammunition and run a background check on the buyer before the sale can be finished.
  • The bill includes several exceptions for everyday activities. You would not need a background check to give ammunition as a gift to close family members, like a spouse or child, or to share ammunition with someone while at a shooting range or out hunting.
  • This policy is intended to prevent people who are already legally banned from owning guns—such as those with certain criminal records—from being able to easily buy ammunition. It specifically states that it does not create a national list or registry of gun or ammunition owners.
Gun PolicyCriminal Justice

Impact Analysis

Scores: 1 = low, 5 = highSentiment: -5 to +5 (net benefit)

Milestones

2 milestones2 actions
Feb 12, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Feb 12, 2026

Introduced in House

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On the 8th anniversary of the Parkland massacre, Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz is reintroducing 'Jaime's Law' named in honor of one of the victims. These checks are required for firearms but not for ammunition. Wasserman Schultz wants to close the loophole by requiring the same checks.

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Florida Politics·18 days ago

Delegation for 2.17.26: Parkland — clawback — elections — FirstNet — Douglass

Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, a Weston Democrat, held an appearance in Florida with Parkland father Fred Guttenberg to promote 'Jaime's law,' named for victim Jaime Guttenberg. The legislation would require a license or a background check to purchase ammunition.

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Jaime’s Law

Bill NumberHR 7564
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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Cosponsors

(16)
D: 16

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