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Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2025
7/3/2025, 8:03 PM
Summary of Bill HR 18
The bill titled "To require a background check for every firearm sale," designated as H.R. 18 in the 119th Congress and introduced on June 10, 2025, aims to mandate background checks for all firearm sales, potentially altering existing regulations surrounding the purchase of firearms to enhance public safety and address concerns related to background checks in the United States.
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Current Status of Bill HR 18
Bill HR 18 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 10, 2025. Bill HR 18 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on June 10, 2025. Bill HR 18's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of June 10, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 18
Total Number of Sponsors
5Democrat Sponsors
5Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
204Democrat Cosponsors
203Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 18
Primary Policy Focus
Crime and Law EnforcementAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 18
To require a background check for every firearm sale.
To require a background check for every firearm sale.
Comments
Phillip Craven
668
8 months ago
I fully support the requirement for background checks on all firearm sales. This bill is a crucial step in ensuring that guns do not end up in the wrong hands. As a responsible gun owner, I believe that it is important to have these checks in place to help prevent gun violence and keep our communities safe. This bill will not only protect individuals from harm, but it will also help to prevent tragedies like mass shootings. I urge all lawmakers to support this bill and prioritize the safety of our citizens.
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 18
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