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H.R. 1456 (119th)

Gun Trafficker Detection Act

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Introduced

21 February 2025

Last action

21 February 2025 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsors

Sean Casten, Robin Kelly, Eleanor Norton, Seth Magaziner, LaMonica McIver, Dina Titus, Nydia Velázquez, Yvette Clarke, Daniel Goldman, Shontel Brown, Valerie Foushee, Suzan DelBene, Mary Gay Scanlon, Raja Krishnamoorthi, Shri Thanedar, Dwight Evans, Bonnie Watson Coleman, Seth Moulton, Rep. Min, Dave [D-CA-47], Madeleine Dean, Jake Auchincloss, Lori Trahan, Rep. Latimer, George [D-NY-16], Rep. Walkinshaw, James R. [D-VA-11]

Subjects

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3 February 2026

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Summary

Gun Trafficker Detection Act This bill requires individual gun owners to report lost or stolen firearms to law enforcement. Specifically, the bill requires gun owners to report a lost or stolen firearm to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) or local law enforcement within 48 hours of discovery. A gun owner who fails to report a lost or stolen firearm is subject to a civil penalty of up to $1,000 for the first violation; a civil penalty of up to $5,000 and a one-year prohibition on receiving a firearm for the second violation; and a civil penalty of up to $5,000 and a five-year prohibition on receiving a firearm for the third or subsequent violation. Further, a gun owner who receives a firearm while subject to a one-year or five-year prohibition on such receipt is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to one year, or both.  Additionally, the bill prohibits making false statements or misrepresentations with respect to the information required in a report of a lost or stolen firearm. A violation is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to five years, or both.  The bill directs the ATF to create a web-based portal where individuals can report lost or stolen firearms. It also requires states to use at least 5% of funds under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program to collect and manage data about lost or stolen firearms reported to local law enforcement. 

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Timeline

  1. 21 February 2025

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 21 February 2025

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 21 February 2025

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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