Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HB4173

Introduced
6/26/25  

Caption

Preventing Pretrial Gun Purchases Act

Impact

The proposed changes would close what supporters of the bill identify as a loophole in existing law, which allows individuals who may pose a risk to themselves or the public, as determined by a court, to still acquire firearms. By ensuring that pretrial release orders are included in background checks, the bill aims to enhance public safety and prevent potentially dangerous individuals from obtaining weapons while they await trial. This amendment would impact federal, state, tribal, and local jurisdictions and require cooperation between various local and federal agencies to monitor compliance effectively.

Summary

House Bill 4173, titled the Preventing Pretrial Gun Purchases Act, seeks to amend the Gun Control Act of 1968 to ensure that individuals prohibited from possessing firearms due to a lawful court order governing their pretrial release are effectively flagged in the background check system. The bill explicitly defines 'pretrial release orders' and expands the criteria under which individuals are deemed ineligible to purchase firearms. This includes adding conditions where individuals under such orders cannot purchase, possess, or receive firearms, thus tightening regulations surrounding firearm purchases.

Contention

However, the bill is not without controversy. Critics argue that expanding the criteria for firearm ineligibility could lead to infringements on the rights of individuals, particularly those who have not yet been convicted of a crime. Detractors express concern that individuals could be unfairly categorized under such orders, resulting in undue denial of their right to bear arms. Advocacy groups may raise issues regarding potential abuses in the implementation of these expanded checks, emphasizing the need for careful consideration of due process rights.

Notable_points

Overall, HB4173 highlights the ongoing debate surrounding gun control legislation and public safety measures. While many support its intent to enhance background checks to prevent firearm purchases by potentially dangerous individuals, the balance between public safety and individual rights remains a contentious topic in legislative discussions.

Companion Bills

US SB2186

Same As Preventing Pretrial Gun Purchases Act

Previously Filed As

US HB8842

Preventing Pretrial Gun Purchases Act

US SB4612

Preventing Pretrial Gun Purchases Act

US HB8828

Gun Theft Prevention Act

US HB10090

Keeping Guns from High-Risk Individuals Act

US HB2897

End Gun Violence Act of 2023

US HB6596

Gun Violence Prevention and Community Safety Act of 2023

US HB8600

GOSAFE Act Gas-Operated Semi-Automatic Firearms Exclusion Act

US HB7834

Prevent Illegal Gun Resales Act

US SB2194

Equity in Pretrial Health Coverage Act

US HB8907

Virginia Plan to Reduce Gun Violence Act of 2024

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