Bill · H.R. 2105· House(119-HR-2105)
Preventing Illegal Weapons Trafficking Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 3/14/2025
- Last activity
- 3/14/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.
- Sponsored by
- Sean Casten
- Cosponsors
- - 31 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Preventing Illegal Weapons Trafficking Act of 2025," aims to address the importation and proliferation of machinegun conversion devices. It requires the Attorney General, the Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Secretary of the Treasury to create and implement a strategy to prevent or intercept the trafficking of these devices. This strategy includes optimizing law enforcement capacity to detect, intercept, and seize these parts. The bill also emphasizes coordination between federal and local law enforcement agencies. Furthermore, it updates the Internal Revenue Code regarding the forfeiture of proceeds from illegal machine gun trafficking. Finally, it mandates that the Attorney General include specific data on these devices in annual firearms trafficking reports.
Yes· 3 of 5
Does this put more limits on buying or owning guns?+5
The bill implements stricter enforcement and interception strategies for machinegun conversion devices.
Does this give the federal government more power?+3
The bill expands federal agency mandates to coordinate with state and local law enforcement.
Does this tighten control of the border?+3
The bill enhances the ability of agencies like CBP to intercept illegal firearm components at ports of entry.
The opposite
Would gun owners be better off under this?-4
The bill targets the legality and trafficking of specific firearm components used by gun owners.
Does this protect the right to own guns?-3
The bill increases regulatory and law enforcement scrutiny on firearm components.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Law Enforcement Capabilities: The bill directs federal agencies to optimize their capacity to detect, intercept, and seize machinegun conversion devices (Section 3(a)(1) and Section 3(a)(2)(A)). This could lead to fewer illegal devices entering the hands of criminals.
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Better Coordination Between Agencies: The strategy includes plans to optimize coordination between State and local law enforcement and Federal agencies such as the FBI and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (Section 3(a)(2)(B)). This may improve how devices seized at ports of entry are handled.
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Enhanced Crime Tracking: The bill requires the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives to collaborate with local agencies to identify and trace devices used in crimes (Section 3(a)(2)(C)). This could help identify if the source of a device is domestic or foreign.
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Increased Training for Law Enforcement: Federal agencies are tasked with providing training programs to aid State and local law enforcement in identifying these specific conversion devices (Section 3(a)(2)(D)).
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Targeting Domestic Production: The strategy includes efforts to detect and seize domestically produced machinegun conversion devices, including those made with 3D printing technology (Section 3(a)(2)(F)).
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Financial Deterrence: By amending the Internal Revenue Code, the bill allows for the forfeiture of proceeds derived from the illegal trafficking of a machine gun (Section 4).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+3Improves Government Transparency+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Gun Control Measures+5Improves Border Security+3Improves Second Amendment Protections-3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Gun Owners-4
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Increases Domestic Surveillance+1
- 7/10/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/21/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/21/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/14/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.
- 28 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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