To require the Secretary of Defense to issue regulations requiring that optional combat boots worn by members of the armed forces wear be made in America, and for other purposes.

House Bill

H.R. 4159

119th Congress

To require the Secretary of Defense to issue regulations requiring that optional combat boots worn by members of the armed forces wear be made in America, and for other purposes.

In Committee

Introduced:Jul 10, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Madeleine Dean

Representative

Democratic

PA-4

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary

This bill would allow the Department of Justice to provide grants to states that set up a system for gun dealers to verify if a firearm sale or transfer would be legal. It aims to help strengthen background check processes and ensure that only lawful gun sales and transfers occur.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

SponsorMadeleine Dean (D-PA)

Introduced7/10/2025

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

ChamberHouse

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Vote Prediction

To require the Secretary of Defense to issue regulations requiring that optional combat boots worn by members of the armed forces wear be made in America, and for other purposes.

This bill would allow the Department of Justice to provide grants to states that set up a system for gun dealers to verify if a firearm sale or transfer would be legal. It aims to help strengthen background check processes and ensure that only lawful gun sales

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This bill would allow the Department of Justice to provide grants to states that set up a system for gun dealers to verify if a firearm sale or transfer would be legal. It aims to help strengthen background check processes and ensure that only lawful gun sales and transfers occur.

Bill Number: 4159
Sponsor: Madeleine Dean (D-PA)
Introduced: 7/10/2025
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Policy Area: Crime and Law Enforcement

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Fact Sheet

Title: To require the Secretary of Defense to issue regulations requiring that optional combat boots worn by members of the armed forces wear be made in America, and for other purposes.
Bill Number: 4159
Sponsor: Madeleine Dean (D-PA)
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Introduced: 7/10/2025
Summary: This bill would allow the Department of Justice to provide grants to states that set up a system for gun dealers to verify if a firearm sale or transfer would be legal. It aims to help strengthen background check processes and ensure that only lawful gun sales and transfers occur.

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AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would allow the Department of Justice to provide grants to states that set up a system for gun dealers to verify if a firearm sale or transfer would be legal. It aims to help strengthen background check processes and ensure that only lawful gun sales and transfers occur.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Background Check Point of Contact Act of 2023This bill authorizes the Department of Justice to make grants to states that establish or maintain a point-of-contact system for a licensed firearms importer, manufacturer, or dealer to verify that a firearm sale or transfer would be lawful.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Authorizes Department of Justice grants to states that create a 'point-of-contact' system for gun dealers to verify the legality of firearm sales and transfers
Strengthens background check procedures to prevent unlawful gun purchases
Provides funding to states to help implement and maintain this new verification system

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this bill becomes law, it would impact gun dealers, as they would be required to use the new verification system, as well as state governments, which would receive federal grants to establish and maintain the point-of-contact system. The goal is to enhance public safety by ensuring background checks are conducted properly for all firearm transactions.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

4159, 119th Congress (2025). "To require the Secretary of Defense to issue regulations requiring that optional combat boots worn by members of the armed forces wear be made in America, and for other purposes.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-4159