Bill · H.R. 2650· House(119-HR-2650)
End Gun Violence Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 4/3/2025
- Last activity
- 4/3/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Joe Neguse
- Cosponsors
- - 4 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The "End Gun Violence Act of 2025" aims to amend title 18 of the United States Code. It proposes a prohibition on the sale or disposition of firearms or ammunition to individuals convicted of a violent misdemeanor within the preceding 5 years. The bill defines a violent misdemeanor as an offense involving physical force, a deadly weapon, or the intent to cause injury. To be subject to this prohibition, the individual must have been represented by counsel or waived that right, and must have undergone a jury trial or waived that right. The act also includes several conforming amendments to existing firearm laws and background check requirements.
Yes
Does this put more limits on buying or owning guns?+5
The bill implements stricter firearm sale prohibitions based on misdemeanor convictions.
Does this give the federal government more power?+3
The bill expands federal restrictions on firearm ownership through amendments to title 18.
Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?+2
The bill includes specific requirements for legal counsel and jury trials before a conviction results in a firearm prohibition.
The opposite
Would gun owners be better off under this?-5
The bill places new restrictions on the ability of some individuals to legally purchase and possess firearms.
Does this protect the right to own guns?-5
The bill restricts the rights of individuals with certain misdemeanor convictions to possess firearms.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Prohibition of firearm sales to certain individuals: Under Section 2, individuals convicted of a violent misdemeanor within the last 5 years would be prohibited from purchasing or receiving firearms or ammunition.
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Specific definitions for violent offenses: Section 3 defines a violent misdemeanor as an offense involving the use or threat of physical force, a deadly weapon, or the intent to cause physical injury, ensuring the law targets specific types of conduct.
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Protections regarding legal representation: Section 3(B)(i) ensures that the firearm prohibition only applies if the person was represented by counsel or knowingly waived their right to counsel, providing a layer of legal scrutiny.
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Protections regarding jury trials: Section 3(B)(ii) ensures the prohibition only applies if the person had a jury trial or knowingly waived that right.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Restriction of firearm access: Section 2 would prevent people convicted of a violent misdemeanor from being able to buy or receive firearms or ammunition for a period of 5 years.
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Limitations on the effect of expungements or pardons: According to Section 3(B)(ii), even if a person has had their conviction expunged, set aside, or pardoned, they may still be prohibited from shipping, transporting, possessing, or receiving firearms unless the pardon or expungement expressly provides that they may do so.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Gun Owners-5
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+3Improves Due Process+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Gun Control Measures+5Improves Second Amendment Protections-5
- 4/7/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/3/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Jake AuchinclossDemocrat · Massachusetts
Madeleine DeanDemocrat · Pennsylvania
Henry JohnsonDemocrat · Georgia
Robin KellyDemocrat · Illinois