S. 3458: Background Check Completion Act of 2025
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-12-11 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] |
| Policy area | Crime and Law Enforcement |
| Cosponsors | 20 |
| Latest action | 2025-12-11 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
| Last updated | 2026-05-28 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-12-11):
Background Check Completion Act of 2025
This bill prohibits a licensed gun dealer from transferring a firearm to an unlicensed person prior to the completion of a background check. Current law permits a licensed gun dealer to transfer a firearm to an unlicensed person if a submitted background check remains incomplete after three business days.
Cosponsors (20)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Angela D. Alsobrooks | D MD (original cosponsor) 2025-12-11 |
| Tammy Baldwin | D WI (original cosponsor) 2025-12-11 |
| Lisa Blunt Rochester | D DE (original cosponsor) 2025-12-11 |
| Cory A. Booker | D NJ (original cosponsor) 2025-12-11 |
| Christopher A. Coons | D DE (original cosponsor) 2025-12-11 |
| Tammy Duckworth | D IL (original cosponsor) 2025-12-11 |
| Richard J. Durbin | D IL (original cosponsor) 2025-12-11 |
| Kirsten E. Gillibrand | D NY (original cosponsor) 2025-12-11 |
| Martin Heinrich | D NM (original cosponsor) 2025-12-11 |
| Mazie K. Hirono | D HI (original cosponsor) 2025-12-11 |
| Tim Kaine | D VA (original cosponsor) 2025-12-11 |
| Andy Kim | D NJ (original cosponsor) 2025-12-11 |
| Mark Kelly | D AZ (original cosponsor) 2025-12-11 |
| Amy Klobuchar | D MN (original cosponsor) 2025-12-11 |
| Edward J. Markey | D MA (original cosponsor) 2025-12-11 |
| Alex Padilla | D CA (original cosponsor) 2025-12-11 |
| Jack Reed | D RI (original cosponsor) 2025-12-11 |
| Bernard Sanders | I VT (original cosponsor) 2025-12-11 |
| Adam B. Schiff | D CA (original cosponsor) 2025-12-11 |
| Tina Smith | D MN (original cosponsor) 2025-12-11 |
Full text & official record
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Frequently asked questions
What is S. 3458?
S. 3458 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Background Check Completion Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 3458 are available on congress.gov.
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