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HR 18·Federal·house

Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2025

In CommitteeFiled Jun 10, 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-4] (D)
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Jun 10, 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.

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