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RepublicanBill · H.R. 1773· House(119-HR-1773)

Federal Firearms Licensee Protection Act of 2025

Rep. Rutherford
Age: 74 years
Florida
Introduced
3/3/2025
Last activity
3/3/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsored by
John Rutherford
Cosponsors
Republican - 140Democrat - 4
Crime and Law Enforcement
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill is called the Federal Firearms Licensee Protection Act of 2025. It aims to increase the penalties for stealing a firearm from a federally licensed firearms dealer, manufacturer, or importer. Under the bill, anyone who knowingly steals or attempts to steal a firearm from these licensees can face a fine and up to 20 years in prison. If the theft happens during a burglary, the offender faces a mandatory minimum sentence of 3 years. If the theft happens during a robbery, the offender faces a mandatory minimum sentence of 5 years. Finally, the bill also updates penalties to include anyone who attempts to steal from a licensed collector.

Yes· 3 of 5

  • Would business owners be better off under this?+5

    Specifically protects federal firearms licensees from theft through increased deterrents.

  • Does this make it easier to run a small business?+3

    Provides greater legal protection and deterrence against theft for licensed firearm dealers, many of whom are small businesses.

  • Would gun owners be better off under this?+2

    Indirectly benefits gun owners by aiming to reduce illegal firearm trafficking resulting from licensee thefts.

The opposite

  • Does this shorten or soften prison sentences?-4

    Increases mandatory minimums and maximum prison terms, which generally opposes sentencing reform trends.

  • Does this leave more decisions to the states?-2

    Shifts more weight toward federal mandatory minimums over state discretion.