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119th Congress Crime and Law Enforcement

H.R. 4688: COOL OFF Act

Introduced

  1. Introduced (completed)Jul 23, 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, Jul 23, 2025

This bill establishes a three-day waiting period for certain handgun transfers.

Specifically, the bill makes it unlawful for a licensed importer, manufacturer, or dealer to sell or transfer a handgun to an unlicensed individual unless three business days have elapsed since the licensee initiated a background check. A violator is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, up to one year in prison, or both.

Additionally, the bill makes it unlawful for an unlicensed individual to receive a handgun from another unlicensed individual unless at least three business days have elapsed since the recipient most recently offered to take possession of the handgun. A violator is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, up to five years in prison, or both.

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The three-day waiting period does not apply to certain handgun transfers, such as for a loan between spouses for a lawful purpose.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

Roll calls

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Amendments

0 offered

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Cosponsors

25

Who scored on this bill

6 points earned
  1. 1Raja Krishnamoorthi D-IL SponsorIntroduced, reached a cosponsor milestone2 events+6
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History

  1. Jul 23, 2025Introduced in the House by Raja Krishnamoorthi.
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  1. Jul 23, 2025Introduced in House
  2. Jul 23, 2025Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.