It makes an attempt to shut the “boyfriend loophole” by maintaining firearms away from courting companions who’re convicted of abuse. The law also clarifies which gun sellers are required to register as licensees and thus forced to conduct background checks on potential consumers. WASHINGTON — It was a busy year for Congress, which passed a slew of consequential bills, most of which loved assist from both events. And it could be the high-water mark of Joe Biden’s presidency from a legislative standpoint, with Republicans poised to take over the House of Representatives early in 2023. From measures tackling climate change…