Background Check Completion Act of 2025
Sen. Blumenthal Introduces Background Check Completion Act to Close Gun Sale Loophole
The Background Check Completion Act of 2025 is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently introduced in the Senate and sent to the Committee on the Judiciary for review. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
This bill only has support from one party and faces a very difficult path in a divided Congress where gun control measures often stall.
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People with criminal histories that trigger extended background checks would face longer delays or outright denials when trying to purchase firearms. Under current law, if the FBI cannot resolve a complicated record within three business days, the sale can proceed by default. This bill removes that fallback, meaning people with complex but non-disqualifying records could face indefinite waits. However, it also prevents prohibited persons from slipping through the cracks due to time limits.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
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Democratic Lawmakers Push for Federal Law to Close 'Charleston Loophole'
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Congressional Bill
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Background Check Completion Act of 2025
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