HR 18 ยท Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Introduced
- Jun 10, 2025
- Latest action
- Jun 10, 2025
- Sponsor
- Rep. Mike Thompson [D-CA-4]
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Cosponsors
- 213
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.
Recent actions
- Jun 10, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Jun 10, 2025 Introduced in House
- Jun 10, 2025 Introduced in House
Votes
No recorded votes are available for this bill.