Bill · H.R. 2698· House(119-HR-2698)
Bolstering Security Against Ghost Guns Act
- Introduced
- 4/7/2025
- Last activity
- 4/7/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
- Sponsored by
- Bennie Thompson
- Cosponsors
- - 15 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Bolstering Security Against Ghost Guns Act aims to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002. It directs the Department of Homeland Security to create a comprehensive strategy to combat threats from ghost guns. This includes improving prevention, preparedness, and response to threats like terrorism or targeted violence. The bill mandates various assessments regarding cross-border threats and the movement of United States-sourced firearms. It also requires research, public reporting, and increased information sharing across federal and local agencies.
Yes· 3 of 7
Does this put more limits on buying or owning guns?+5
The bill increases oversight and intelligence gathering regarding ghost guns to prevent violence.
Does this tighten control of the border?+5
The bill enhances intelligence and tracking of illegal firearm smuggling across the border.
Does this put more money into stopping terrorism?+3
The bill mandates strategies and research to prevent terrorism associated with ghost guns.
The opposite
Would gun owners be better off under this?-3
The bill increases reporting and intelligence on ghost guns, which may affect gun owners.
Does this protect the right to own guns?-2
The increased scrutiny and reporting on ghost guns may be viewed as a restriction on firearm privacy and ownership.
Does this protect people from being watched or searched?-2
Increased intelligence gathering and reporting on firearms may impact individual privacy.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Safety Through Strategy: The Secretary of Homeland Security will issue a department-wide strategy to improve prevention, preparedness, and response to threats like terrorism or targeted violence associated with ghost guns (Section 2(a)).
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Enhanced Intelligence on Cross-Border Threats: The Under Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis will develop a threat assessment regarding cross-border threats from United States-sourced ghost guns and partially complete frames or receivers used by transnational criminal organizations (Section 2(b)).
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Public Guidance for Threat Prevention: The United States Secret Service will carry out research and issue public reports to provide guidance on how to prevent, prepare for, and respond to threats such as terrorism or targeted violence associated with ghost guns (Section 2(c)).
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Increased Awareness of TSA Regulations: The Transportation Security Administration will report on incidents involving unauthorized firearms at checkpoints and its efforts to increase public awareness of firearm prohibitions (Section 2(d)).
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Better Tracking of Illicit Smuggling: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement will analyze data regarding homeland security and border security threats, specifically looking at United States-sourced firearms and ghost guns recovered in Mexico (Section 2(e)(1)).
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.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Border Security+5Improves Gun Control Measures+5Improves Second Amendment Protections-2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Increases Counter Terrorism Funding+3Increases Domestic Surveillance+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+3Increases Federal Power+3Improves Privacy Rights-2
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Gun Owners-3
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+2
- 4/7/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
- 15 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
J. CorreaDemocrat · California
Troy CarterDemocrat · Louisiana
Robert GarciaDemocrat · California
Daniel GoldmanDemocrat · New York
Pablo HernándezDemocrat · Puerto Rico
Julie JohnsonDemocrat · Texas
Timothy KennedyDemocrat · New York
Seth MagazinerDemocrat · Rhode Island
LaMonica McIverDemocrat · New Jersey
Nellie PouDemocrat · New Jersey
Delia RamirezDemocrat · Illinois
Eric SwalwellDemocrat · California
Mike ThompsonDemocrat · California
Shri ThanedarDemocrat · Michigan
Bonnie Watson ColemanDemocrat · New Jersey