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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
5
Democrat Sponsors
5
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
204
Democrat Cosponsors
203
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 18

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

Alternate 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 profile image

Phillip Craven

585

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

Mike Thompson
Mike Thompson
CaliforniaDemocrat
Hakeem S. Jeffries
Hakeem S. Jeffries
New YorkDemocrat
Bonnie Watson Coleman
Bonnie Watson Coleman
New JerseyDemocrat
Frederica S. Wilson
Frederica S. Wilson
FloridaDemocrat
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
FloridaDemocrat
Nikema Williams
Nikema Williams
GeorgiaDemocrat
Maxine Waters
Maxine Waters
CaliforniaDemocrat

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