GHOST Act of 2025

Law Enforcement Assistance: The program is designed to assist law enforcement officers in monitoring the movement of covered firearm components in interstate or foreign commerce. (Section 2(a))

Information Sharing: The Attorney General is authorized to share registration database information with Federal, State, local, Tribal, or foreign law enforcement agencies, as well as prosecutors and Federal agencies. (Section 2(c)(2))

Delivery Verification: For those using the mail, the bill requires the use of registered or certified mail with a return receipt requested to ensure tracking. (Section 2(b)(2)(A))

Recipient Protections: A recipient of a shipment can file a "putative registration" if they have the necessary information, which serves as a way to register the component after it has been received. (Section 2(b)(4)(B))

Strict Registration Requirements: Entities must submit detailed information, including names, addresses, and identification numbers, within 5 business days before shipping a component. (Section 2(b)(1))

Increased Shipping Burdens: Entities using methods other than the mails must use a service that requires a signature from the recipient and notification of that signature back to the entity. (Section 2(b)(2)(B))

Mandatory Follow-up: Entities are required to submit confirmation of delivery, including documentation or a specific certification every 5 business days until delivery documentation is received. (Section 2(b)(3))

Risk of Seizure and Destruction: The Attorney General or a designated entity may seize covered firearm components shipped without registration, and these components may be destroyed through administrative proceedings. (Section 2(d)(1) and (3))

Criminal Penalties: Knowingly shipping or transporting these components without registration with the intent to evade requirements is unlawful and carries fines or imprisonment of up to 1 year, or up to 10 years if involving 50 or more components. (Section 2(e) and (b))