H.R. 18: Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2025

H.R. 18 is a federal bill in the 119th Congress. Currently, unlicensed individuals can sell or give firearms to other private parties without conducting a background check in many circumstances. This bill changes the law to make it illegal to transfer a firearm between private parties unless a licensed… See its sponsors, how members voted, and a plain-English breakdown on PolityLens.