Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2025
119-HR-18119th CongressIntroduced Jun 10, 2025Crime and Law Enforcement
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Status
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Other Chamber
Signed
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor
Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-4](D-CA-4)212 cosponsors
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 (3)
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jun 10, 2025House floor actions
Introduced in House
Jun 10, 2025Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Jun 10, 2025Library of Congress