Close the loophole that allows gun sales to proceed if a background check is not completed within three business days.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Background Check Completion Act of 2025?
The Background Check Completion Act of 2025, known as S. 3458, has been in the Senate Committee on the Judiciary since December 10, 2025. The committee members must act next to hold a vote, but most bills fail because committees do not take action on them. No progress has occurred on this bill since December 10, 2025.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Background Check Completion Act of 2025 (S. 3458 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from S. 1116 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 1116 (118th) →
Vehicles
Who’s behind it
Richard Blumenthal (D-CT)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.