Bill Detail

H.R. 18

Congress: 119

Title

Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 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.

Sponsor

Rep. Mike Thompson [D-CA-4]

Status

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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Introduced

2025-06-10

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Bill Engagement

Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2025 This bill establishes new background check requirements for firearm transfers between private parties (i.e., unlicensed individuals).

Sponsor

Rep. Mike Thompson [D-CA-4]D

Status

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Cosponsors

Pending

LDA engagement

1 org · 2 filings

Top: American Federation of Teachers

Introduced

2025-06-10

Lobbyists on the case

1 org · 1 lobbyist · 2 filings mention H.R. 18 (Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2025) in LDA disclosures.

Top orgs filing

American Federation of Teachers2 filings · 1 lob

Lobbyists on this bill

Earl Hadley2026 Q1
American Federation of Teachers