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DemocratBill · H.R. 3823· House(119-HR-3823)

TRACE Act

Rep. Quigley
Age: 68 years
Illinois
Introduced
6/6/2025
Last activity
6/6/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsored by
Mike Quigley
Cosponsors
Democrat - 23Republican - 0
Crime and Law Enforcement
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

The TRACE Act aims to prevent the illegal sale of firearms through several regulatory changes. It requires manufacturers to include a second, hidden serial number on firearms, which can be located inside the receiver or visible only via infrared light. The bill also updates the definition of a receiver to include unfinished frames or receivers and certain combinations of parts. Additionally, it mandates the preservation of instant criminal background check records for 180 days. Licensed firearms dealers would also be required to conduct physical checks of their business inventory. Finally, the bill eliminates certain limitations regarding the use of funds for the implementation of specific taxes or fees.

Yes

  • Does this put more limits on buying or owning guns?+6

    The bill strengthens gun control by requiring hidden serial numbers and updating receiver definitions.

  • Does this give the federal government more power?+3

    The bill expands federal regulatory authority over firearm manufacturing and dealer requirements.

The opposite· 3 of 4

  • Does this protect the right to own guns?-4

    The bill imposes new marking and record-keeping requirements that increase regulatory burdens on firearm owners and dealers.

  • Would business owners be better off under this?-3

    Firearms manufacturers and dealers face increased compliance and physical inventory costs.

  • Would gun owners be better off under this?-3

    The bill imposes new identification requirements and regulatory shifts for firearm possession and transfer.