H.R. 6258 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on the Judiciary, Nov 21, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryExpands who can't legally own firearms
This bill adds two groups of people to the list of those prohibited from owning or possessing firearms. It would prevent anyone convicted of a misdemeanor hate crime from buying, receiving, or possessing a gun. It would also apply the same restriction to people who received an enhanced sentence (a longer punishment) for a misdemeanor hate crime.
How it affects you
If you've been convicted of a misdemeanor hate crime or received an enhanced sentence for one, you would no longer be allowed to legally own, buy, or carry firearms. The change could also affect firearms dealers, who would need to screen for these convictions during sales.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Nov 21, 2025)
Disarm Hate Act
This bill expands the categories of persons who are prohibited from receiving or possessing a firearm.
Specifically, it prohibits firearm sale or transfer to and receipt, possession, shipment, or transport by a person (1) who has been convicted of a misdemeanor hate crime, or (2) who has received an enhanced hate crime misdemeanor sentence.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionH. R. 6258
A BILL
Disarm Hate Act
Sponsor: Rep. Veronica Escobar (D-TX-16) · Introduced Nov 21, 2025 · Crime and Law Enforcement · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Nov 21, 2025: “Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.”