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119th Congress · House bill · Last action Jun 10, 2025
BillsCrime and Law EnforcementH.R. 18Congress.gov ↗
H.R. 18In CommitteeCrime and Law Enforcement

Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2025

Sponsor: Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-4] (D-CA)214 cosponsorsIntroduced Jun 10, 2025
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Introduced
Jun 10
House committee
Jun 10
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House floor
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4
Senate
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5
Signed
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What happens next: Sits in committee. Needs a markup or favorable report to advance to the House floor.

Sponsor

Cosponsors (214)

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+207
29 Democrats, 1 Republican (of 30 shown).

Activity timeline

Jun 10
Jun 10, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jun 10
Jun 10, 2025
Introduced in House
Jun 10
Jun 10, 2025
Introduced in House
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All 3 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov
Jun 10
HOUSEReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jun 10
Introduced in House
Jun 10
Introduced in House

All 30 cosponsors

29 Democrats · 1 Republican
Democrats (29)
Republicans (1)

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