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HR 3868 · 119th Congress

Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2025

Introduced
2025-06-10
Sponsor
Rep. Clyburn, James E. [D-SC-6]
Cosponsors
130
Policy Area
Crime and Law Enforcement

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What This Bill Does

This bill would make changes to how background checks are done for gun sales. It would require a background check for almost all gun sales, including those between private citizens, not just sales from licensed dealers. The bill also extends the time a background check can be delayed before a gun can be sold, giving law enforcement more time to complete the check.

Impact on Everyday Americans

For everyday Americans, this bill would mean that if you want to buy a gun from another private citizen, you would need to go through a licensed dealer to complete a background check. This could add an extra step and potentially a small fee to private gun sales. The longer waiting period for background checks could also mean a slight delay in acquiring a firearm, even if you are eligible.

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