Require universal background checks for all firearm sales and transfers between private individuals.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2025?
The Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2025 has been in the House Committee on the Judiciary since June 9, 2025. The committee members must act next to hold a vote, but most bills fail because committees choose not to take action. This bill has seen no recorded progress since June 9, 2025.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2025 (H.R. 18 (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 H.R. 715 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 715 (118th) →
Vehicles
Who’s behind it
Mike Thompson (D-CA)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.