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119th Congress Crime and Law Enforcement

H.R. 18: Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2025

Introduced

  1. Introduced (completed)Jun 10, 2025
  2. Passed House (not reached)
  3. Passed Senate (not reached)
  4. To the President (not reached)
  5. Became law (not reached)

Summary

Introduced in House, Jun 10, 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.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

Roll calls

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Amendments

0 offered

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Cosponsors

214

Bipartisan support.

Who scored on this bill

24 points earned
  1. 1Mike Thompson D-CA SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, reached a cosponsor milestone, introduced5 events+24
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History

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