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James Clyburn (D-SC)

Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2025

H.R. 3868 · House bill Crime and Law Enforcement

A Democratic bill with 136 Democratic cosponsors · See all 136 cosponsors

Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

In committee

Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.

The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

The Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2025 aims to strengthen background check procedures for Federal firearms licensees. It introduces a petition process for individuals seeking to transfer firearms when the system has not provided a timely notification regarding legal violations. The bill requires the Attorney General to establish a petition form and provide specific notices to petitioners and licensees. It also outlines specific timelines for when a licensee may rely on certain notifications. Additionally, the Act mandates several reports from the GAO, the FBI, and the Department of Justice to analyze the implementation and effectiveness of these changes.

Yes· 3 of 5

  • Scored +5

    Does this put more limits on buying or owning guns?

    The bill strengthens background check procedures and provides a mechanism to review delayed transfers.

  • Scored +5

    Would women be better off under this?

    The bill requires a report on the safety of victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.

  • Scored +4

    Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?

    The bill mandates multiple reports to Congress and the public to monitor implementation.

The opposite

  • Scored -3

    Would gun owners be better off under this?

    The bill introduces more rigorous review processes for firearm transfers.

  • Scored -2

    Does this protect the right to own guns?

    The bill introduces new petition requirements and oversight for firearm transfers.

  • Scored -2

    Would business owners be better off under this?

    The bill imposes additional administrative requirements on firearms licensees.