HR 18 119th Congress

Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2025

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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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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.

Actions

2025-06-10T00:00:00

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2025-06-10T00:00:00

Introduced in House

2025-06-10T00:00:00

Introduced in House

Policy Areas

Crime and Law Enforcement

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