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HR 18In committeeCrime & Policinghouse
Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2025
Introduced Jun 10, 2025 by Rep. Mike Thompson
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Latest action · Jun 10, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
What it does
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.
Summary by the Congressional Research Service.
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