HR 18

Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 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.

Bill status

Status: In committee
Sponsor: Rep. Mike Thompson [D-CA-4]
Cosponsors: 214
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Introduced: 2025-06-10
Latest action: 2025-06-10: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Committee referrals

Judiciary Committee: House · Referred To · 2025-06-10

Recent actions

2025-06-10: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2025-06-10: Introduced in House
2025-06-10: Introduced in House