LEGISLATION/H.R. 2184

Firearm Due Process Protection Act of 2025

119-HR-2184119th CongressIntroduced Mar 18, 2025Crime and Law Enforcement
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Status
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Other Chamber
Signed
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 290.

Sponsor

Rep. Emmer, Tom [R-MN-6](R-MN-6)
24 cosponsors

Summary

Firearm Due Process Protection Act of 2025

This bill expands the grounds for pursuing judicial remedies related to the denial of certain firearm transfers. Additionally, the bill establishes procedural rules applicable to actions for judicial remedies.

Current law authorizes judicial remedies for an individual who is erroneously denied a firearm (e.g., an individual is denied a firearm but the individual is eligible to receive or possess a firearm). This bill authorizes remedies for an individual who experiences an extended delay (i.e., a delay of more than 60 days) on a firearm transfer.

Additionally, the bill requires an expedited hearing on an action for judicial remedies and places the burden of proof on the respondent (i.e., the government) to show that the individual was ineligible to receive or possess a firearm. 

Subjects

Congressional oversightCriminal procedure and sentencingFirearms and explosivesJudicial review and appealsLegal fees and court costs

Actions (8)

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 290.
Oct 3, 2025House floor actions
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-338.
Oct 3, 2025House floor actions
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-338.
Oct 3, 2025Library of Congress
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Mar 25, 2025House committee actions
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Mar 25, 2025House committee actions
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Mar 18, 2025House floor actions
Introduced in House
Mar 18, 2025Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Mar 18, 2025Library of Congress