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DemocratBill · H.R. 18· House(119-HR-18)

Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2025

Rep. Thompson
Age: 75 years
California
Introduced
6/10/2025
Last activity
6/10/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsored by
Mike Thompson
Cosponsors
Democrat - 212Republican - 2
Crime and Law Enforcement
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

The Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2025 seeks to require a background check for every firearm sale. It aims to use the current background check process to prevent individuals prohibited from gun purchase or possession from obtaining firearms. Under this bill, any transfer of a firearm between unlicensed persons must first involve a licensed importer, manufacturer, or dealer taking possession of the weapon. The law includes several specific exceptions for various types of transfers and duties. These changes are set to take effect 180 days after the bill is enacted.

Yes

  • Does this put more limits on buying or owning guns?+5

    The bill strengthens gun control by requiring background checks for all firearm transfers between non-licensees.

  • Would business owners be better off under this?+2

    Licensed dealers and manufacturers may see increased business from required transfers.

  • Does this give the federal government more power?+2

    The bill expands federal oversight on firearm transfers by amending existing federal law.

The opposite· 3 of 4

  • Would gun owners be better off under this?-4

    The bill creates new barriers and procedural requirements for many firearm owners when transferring weapons.

  • Does this protect the right to own guns?-3

    The bill imposes new requirements and potential costs on the transfer of firearms, which may be seen as an infringement by some.

  • Would people in rural areas be better off under this?-2

    Increased transfer requirements may be more burdensome for residents in areas with limited access to licensed dealers.