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BillHR 3868 · 119

Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2025

Introduced
Jun 10, 2025
Cosponsors
134
Traction
0
Last Action
Jun 10, 2025

Bill Summary

Requires a longer waiting period for background checks on gun purchases, allowing more time to review an individual's records. Delays the sale of firearms to ensure thorough checks are completed.

Sponsored By

James E. Clyburn
Democrat · South Carolina · House

Bill Journey

  1. Jun 10, 2025
  3. Jun 10, 2025You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects individuals attempting to purchase guns, who will face longer waiting periods before their purchases can be completed. It also impacts gun sellers, who must wait for the extended background check period to finish before transferring firearms to buyers.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
131backers
  • Democratic131
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

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Cosponsors (134)

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicSafety & Crime
CommitteeCommittee on the Judiciary
IntroducedJun 10, 2025
Last UpdatedJun 10, 2025
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Subjects
  • Safety

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.