H.R. 3868: Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2025

H.R. 3868 is a federal bill in the 119th Congress. When purchasing a firearm from a licensed dealer today, if the background check system does not return an answer within three business days, the dealer is currently allowed to proceed with the sale. Under this new rule, that waiting period is extended to a… See its sponsors, how members voted, and a plain-English breakdown on PolityLens.