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S2938
Bipartisan Safer Communities Act

7
Roll Calls
154
Yea (latest vote)
142
Nay (latest vote)
Both Chambers
2022-03-30 – 2022-06-24

About S2938

Bipartisan Safer Communities Act

Policy Area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Sponsor: Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL] (R-FL)

Latest Action (2022-06-25): Became Public Law No: 117-159.

Summary

Bipartisan Safer Communities Act This act makes various changes to federal firearms laws, including to expand background check requirements, broaden the scope of existing restrictions, and establish new criminal offenses. The act also reauthorizes, funds, and supports various programs, grants, and activities to promote access to behavioral and mental health services, enhance school safety and security initiatives, and address gun violence in communities. (Sec. 1) This section designates the federal building and U.S. courthouse located at 111 North Adams Street in Tallahassee, Florida, as the Joseph Woodrow Hatchett United States Courthouse and Federal Building. (Sec. 2) This section designates the U.S. Postal Service facility located at 120 4th Street in Petaluma, California, as the Lynn C. Woolsey Post Office Building. DIVISION A–MENTAL HEALTH AND FIREARMS PROVISIONS TITLE I–CHILDREN AND FAMILY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES This title reauthorizes, funds, and supports programs, grants, and activities that provide access to mental and behavioral health. (Sec. 11001) This section extends through September 30, 2025, the Medicaid demonstration program for certified community behavioral health clinics. It also expands the program by increasing the number of states that may participate and increasing the length of the demonstration programs. It provides funding for planning grants, technical assistance, and the demonstration programs. (Sec. 11002) This section requires the Centers f

Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures, Advisory bodies, Alaska Natives and Hawaiians, Appropriations, California, Cardiovascular and respiratory health, Child health, Child safety and welfare

Who Voted How on S2938

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Vote Breakdown — S2938

How members voted on S2938. 1206 total positions across all roll calls for this bill.

Member Date Question Vote Result
Robert B. Aderholt (R-Alabama) 2022-06-24 Yea-and-Nay Nay Passed
Jake Auchincloss (D-Massachusetts) 2022-06-24 Yea-and-Nay Yea Passed
Mark E. Amodei (R-Nevada) 2022-06-24 Yea-and-Nay Nay Passed
Alma S. Adams (D-North Carolina) 2022-06-24 Yea-and-Nay Yea Passed
Pete Aguilar (D-California) 2022-06-24 Yea-and-Nay Yea Passed
Rick W. Allen (R-Georgia) 2022-06-24 Yea-and-Nay Nay Passed
Jodey C. Arrington (R-Texas) 2022-06-24 Yea-and-Nay Nay Passed
Sanford D. Bishop (D-Georgia) 2022-06-24 Yea-and-Nay Yea Passed
Cliff Bentz (R-Oregon) 2022-06-24 Yea-and-Nay Nay Passed
Stephanie I. Bice (R-Oklahoma) 2022-06-24 Yea-and-Nay Nay Passed
Lauren Boebert (R-Colorado) 2022-06-24 Yea-and-Nay Nay Passed
Gus M. Bilirakis (R-Florida) 2022-06-24 Yea-and-Nay Nay Passed
Vern Buchanan (R-Florida) 2022-06-24 Yea-and-Nay Nay Passed
Suzanne Bonamici (D-Oregon) 2022-06-24 Yea-and-Nay Yea Passed
Joyce Beatty (D-Ohio) 2022-06-24 Yea-and-Nay Yea Passed
Andy Barr (R-Kentucky) 2022-06-24 Yea-and-Nay Nay Passed
Julia Brownley (D-California) 2022-06-24 Yea-and-Nay Yea Passed
Ami Bera (D-California) 2022-06-24 Yea-and-Nay Yea Passed
Brian Babin (R-Texas) 2022-06-24 Yea-and-Nay Nay Passed
Donald S. Beyer (D-Virginia) 2022-06-24 Yea-and-Nay Yea Passed
Mike Bost (R-Illinois) 2022-06-24 Yea-and-Nay Nay Passed
Brendan F. Boyle (D-Pennsylvania) 2022-06-24 Yea-and-Nay Yea Passed
Don Bacon (R-Nebraska) 2022-06-24 Yea-and-Nay Nay Passed
Jim Banks (R-Indiana) 2022-06-24 Yea-and-Nay Nay Passed
Nanette Diaz Barragán (D-California) 2022-06-24 Yea-and-Nay Yea Passed
Jack Bergman (R-Michigan) 2022-06-24 Yea-and-Nay Nay Passed
Andy Biggs (R-Arizona) 2022-06-24 Yea-and-Nay Nay Passed
Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Delaware) 2022-06-24 Yea-and-Nay Yea Passed
Ted Budd (R-North Carolina) 2022-06-24 Yea-and-Nay Nay Passed
Troy Balderson (R-Ohio) 2022-06-24 Yea-and-Nay Nay Passed
James R. Baird (R-Indiana) 2022-06-24 Yea-and-Nay Nay Passed
Tim Burchett (R-Tennessee) 2022-06-24 Yea-and-Nay Nay Passed
Shontel M. Brown (D-Ohio) 2022-06-24 Yea-and-Nay Yea Passed
Ken Calvert (R-California) 2022-06-24 Yea-and-Nay Nay Passed
James E. Clyburn (D-South Carolina) 2022-06-24 Yea-and-Nay Yea Passed
Kat Cammack (R-Florida) 2022-06-24 Yea-and-Nay Nay Passed
John R. Carter (R-Texas) 2022-06-24 Yea-and-Nay Nay Passed
Tom Cole (R-Oklahoma) 2022-06-24 Yea-and-Nay Nay Passed
Ed Case (D-Hawaii) 2022-06-24 Yea-and-Nay Yea Passed
Jim Costa (D-California) 2022-06-24 Yea-and-Nay Yea Passed
Emanuel Cleaver (D-Missouri) 2022-06-24 Yea-and-Nay Yea Passed
Henry Cuellar (D-Texas) 2022-06-24 Yea-and-Nay Yea Passed
Kathy Castor (D-Florida) 2022-06-24 Yea-and-Nay Yea Passed
Yvette D. Clarke (D-New York) 2022-06-24 Yea-and-Nay Yea Passed
Steve Cohen (D-Tennessee) 2022-06-24 Yea-and-Nay Yea Passed
Joe Courtney (D-Connecticut) 2022-06-24 Yea-and-Nay Yea Passed
André Carson (D-Indiana) 2022-06-24 Yea-and-Nay Yea Passed
Judy Chu (D-California) 2022-06-24 Yea-and-Nay Yea Passed
Eric A. "Rick" Crawford (R-Arkansas) 2022-06-24 Yea-and-Nay Nay Passed
Joaquin Castro (D-Texas) 2022-06-24 Yea-and-Nay Yea Passed

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Frequently Asked

What is S2938?

S2938 is the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, introduced in the Senate of the 119th U.S. Congress by Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL] (R-FL). Bipartisan Safer Communities Act This act makes various changes to federal firearms laws, including to expand background check requirements, broaden the scope of existing restrictions, and establish new criminal offenses. The act also reauthorizes, funds, and supports various programs, grants, and activities to promote access to behavioral and mental health services, enhance school safety and security initiatives, and address gun violence in communities.

Who sponsored S2938?

S2938 was sponsored by Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL] (R-FL). Cosponsors and roll-call positions are listed on this page.

What is the current status of S2938?

As of 2022-06-25, S2938 Became Public Law No: 117-159..

How did Congress vote on S2938?

S2938 has had 5 roll-call votes on record. The most recent: 2022-06-24 — Yea-and-Nay (Passed).

What policy area does S2938 cover?

S2938 is categorized under "Crime and Law Enforcement." Browse other bills in this area at /topic-crime-and-law-enforcement/.

Where can I see all member positions on S2938?

Each member’s vote is shown on this page, with party affiliation, state, and the official vote question. Click any member to see their full voting record.