NICS Data Reporting Act of 2025

# NICS Data Reporting Act of 2025 - Summary **What the Bill Does** This bill would require the Department of Justice (DOJ) to publish annual reports showing demographic information about people who fail federal firearm background checks. Currently, when someone tries to buy a gun, the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) screens them against criminal records and other disqualifying factors. If they're rejected, that information isn't systematically reported to the public. This bill would make that data transparent by requiring yearly reports that break down who is being denied firearm purchases. **Who It Affects** The bill primarily affects the DOJ (which would do the reporting), lawmakers and the public (who would receive the data), and indirectly anyone involved in the background check process.

It doesn't change who can or cannot buy guns—it just makes existing rejection data public. **Current Status** The bill is in committee as of now, meaning it hasn't yet been debated or voted on by the full House. The sponsor is Rep. Thomas Massie, a Republican from Kentucky. The bill focuses on government transparency and record-keeping rather than changing gun laws themselves.