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Federal Firearm Licensee Act
5/1/2025, 3:51 PM
Summary of Bill HR 2618
Bill 119 HR 2618, also known as the "Firearm Modernization Act," aims to update and streamline the process of selling firearms in the United States. The bill includes several key provisions:
1. Background checks: The bill requires all individuals purchasing firearms to undergo a background check, regardless of where the purchase is made. This is intended to close loopholes that currently allow some individuals to purchase firearms without undergoing a background check.
2. Online sales: The bill regulates the sale of firearms online, requiring all online sellers to be licensed dealers and conduct background checks on all buyers. This is aimed at preventing individuals from purchasing firearms online without proper oversight. 3. Gun shows: The bill requires all sellers at gun shows to be licensed dealers and conduct background checks on all buyers. This is intended to prevent individuals from purchasing firearms at gun shows without proper oversight. 4. Mental health reporting: The bill includes provisions to improve the reporting of mental health records to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS). This is aimed at preventing individuals with mental health issues from purchasing firearms. Overall, the "Firearm Modernization Act" seeks to update and improve the process of selling firearms in the United States to ensure that all purchases are conducted legally and responsibly.
1. Background checks: The bill requires all individuals purchasing firearms to undergo a background check, regardless of where the purchase is made. This is intended to close loopholes that currently allow some individuals to purchase firearms without undergoing a background check.
2. Online sales: The bill regulates the sale of firearms online, requiring all online sellers to be licensed dealers and conduct background checks on all buyers. This is aimed at preventing individuals from purchasing firearms online without proper oversight. 3. Gun shows: The bill requires all sellers at gun shows to be licensed dealers and conduct background checks on all buyers. This is intended to prevent individuals from purchasing firearms at gun shows without proper oversight. 4. Mental health reporting: The bill includes provisions to improve the reporting of mental health records to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS). This is aimed at preventing individuals with mental health issues from purchasing firearms. Overall, the "Firearm Modernization Act" seeks to update and improve the process of selling firearms in the United States to ensure that all purchases are conducted legally and responsibly.
Current Status of Bill HR 2618
Bill HR 2618 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 3, 2025. Bill HR 2618 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 3, 2025. Bill HR 2618's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of April 3, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2618
Total Number of Sponsors
5Democrat Sponsors
5Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
121Democrat Cosponsors
121Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2618
Primary Policy Focus
Crime and Law EnforcementAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2618
To modernize the business of selling firearms.
To modernize the business of selling firearms.
Comments

Leighton Tate
438
7 months ago
I don't agree with this bill, it's gonna cause a lot of problems for us gun owners.
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 2618
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