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H.R. 18 · 119th Congress

Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2025

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215 cosponsors · 213 D, 2 R
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204 signed on when it was introduced; the rest joined later. Cosponsors who withdrew aren't shown.

This bill establishes new background check requirements for firearm transfers between private parties (i.e., unlicensed individuals).

What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · Jun 10, 2025

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.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

About this bill and sources

Official title: Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2025

Latest action (Jun 10, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement · Origin: House · Introduced: Jun 10, 2025

Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)

No recorded floor vote found.