Background Check Completion Act of 2025
Summary
The Background Check Completion Act of 2025 aims to prevent firearms dealers from selling firearms before a background check is completed. It amends Section 922(t)(1) of title 18, United States Code, by removing the option for sale to proceed if a background check is not completed within a certain timeframe. The bill also includes technical and conforming amendments to related legislation, such as the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act and the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act.
Expected Effects
The primary effect of this act would be to ensure that all firearm sales are contingent upon the completion of a background check. This eliminates the possibility of a firearm being sold to an individual before their background check is fully processed. This could potentially reduce the number of firearms acquired by individuals legally prohibited from owning them.
Potential Benefits
- Reduced risk of firearms being sold to prohibited individuals.
- Enhanced public safety through more thorough background checks.
- Strengthened enforcement of existing firearms regulations.
- Potentially reduced gun violence and related crime.
- Increased accountability for firearms dealers.
Potential Disadvantages
- Potential delays in firearm sales for law-abiding citizens.
- Increased administrative burden on firearms dealers.
- Possible challenges in processing background checks in a timely manner.
- Potential for increased costs associated with background checks.
- Possible infringement on Second Amendment rights for some citizens.
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Constitutional Alignment
The act's alignment with the U.S. Constitution is complex, particularly concerning the Second Amendment. Proponents argue it enhances public safety without infringing on the rights of law-abiding citizens to bear arms. Opponents may argue that delays in firearm sales constitute an infringement. The Supreme Court has generally held that the Second Amendment protects an individual's right to possess firearms for traditionally lawful purposes, but this right is not unlimited and is subject to reasonable restrictions.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).