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Secure Background Checks Act of 2025

5/1/2025, 1:21 PM

Summary of Bill HR 2648

Bill 119 hr 2648, also known as the "Firearm Transfer Prohibition Act," aims to amend title 18 of the United States Code to prevent individuals who do not meet age and residential requirements from shipping, transporting, possessing, or receiving firearms and ammunition. The bill seeks to increase penalties for the transfer of a firearm to any person who is under indictment.

The main focus of the bill is to address the issue of individuals who do not meet the necessary age and residential requirements being able to access firearms and ammunition. By prohibiting these individuals from engaging in activities related to firearms, the bill aims to enhance public safety and prevent potential misuse of firearms.

Additionally, the bill seeks to increase penalties for individuals who transfer firearms to individuals who are under indictment. This is intended to deter individuals from providing firearms to those who may be involved in criminal activities or pose a threat to public safety. Overall, Bill 119 hr 2648 aims to strengthen existing laws related to firearms and ammunition to ensure that they are not accessed by individuals who do not meet the necessary requirements and to increase penalties for those who violate these laws.

Current Status of Bill HR 2648

Bill HR 2648 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 3, 2025. Bill HR 2648 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 3, 2025.  Bill HR 2648's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of April 3, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2648

Total Number of Sponsors
3
Democrat Sponsors
3
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
7
Democrat Cosponsors
7
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2648

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2648

To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit a person who fails to meet age and residential requirements from shipping, transporting, possessing, or receiving firearms and ammunition, to increase the penalties for transfer of a firearm to any person who is under indictment, and for other purposes.
To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit a person who fails to meet age and residential requirements from shipping, transporting, possessing, or receiving firearms and ammunition, to increase the penalties for transfer of a firearm to any person who is under indictment, and for other purposes.

Comments

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Sage Dawson

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7 months ago

I heard about this new bill and I think it's like really good for like making sure people are safe and stuff. I mean, like, who wouldn't want like secure background checks, right? I think it's like important to know who you're like dealing with, you know? Like, I feel like this bill is like a step in the right direction for like keeping us all safe and stuff.