H.R. 18 Introduced Crime and Law Enforcement

Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2025

To require a background check for every firearm sale.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-4] Introduced June 10, 2025 Cosponsors 214 (212 D, 2 R) Latest action June 10, 2025

Summary

Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2025
This bill establishes new background check requirements for firearm transfers between private parties (i.e., unlicensed individuals).
Specifically, it prohibits a firearm transfer between private parties unless a licensed gun dealer, manufacturer, or importer first takes possession of the firearm to conduct a background check.
The prohibition does not apply to certain firearm transfers or exchanges, such as a gift between spouses.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Jun 10, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  2. Jun 10, 2025 Introduced in House

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