What does Preamble of Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2025 do?

This bill aims to require background checks for every firearm sale. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on June 10, 2025.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2025.

What does PURPOSE. of Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2025 do?

This Act aims to prevent individuals prohibited from gun purchase or possession from obtaining firearms. The Act intends to use the existing background checks process in the United States.

What does FIREARMS TRANSFERS. of Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2025 do?

This section amends Section 922 of title 18, United States Code, to regulate firearms transfers. It establishes that it is unlawful for unlicensed individuals to transfer firearms to other unlicensed individuals unless a licensed importer, manufacturer, or dealer first takes possession of the firearm. Certain transfers are exempt from this restriction, including transfers between spouses, family members, and transfers to law enforcement or for temporary safety reasons. Licensed importers, manufacturers, and dealers must provide a notice and obtain certification from recipients who are not licensed. The Attorney General is required to provide Spanish and English versions of relevant forms. Section 924(a)(5) of title 18, United States Code, is amended to include reference to the new provision. The Act clarifies that it does not authorize a national firearms registry and does not interfere with state authority to enact laws on the same subject matter. The amendments made by subsections (a) and (b) will take effect 180 days after the date of enactment.

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Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2025

Last updated: 6/10/2025 · Introduced: 6/10/2025

Author: Mike Thompson (D-CA)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill requires background checks for nearly all firearm transfers between private citizens, with exemptions for transfers between spouses and family members, and to law enforcement.
Licensed firearms dealers must now take possession of a firearm before an unlicensed individual can transfer it to another unlicensed individual.
The bill clarifies that it does not authorize a national firearms registry and respects states' authority to regulate firearms.

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