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DemocratBill · S. 2165· Senate(119-S-2165)

3D Printed Gun Safety Act of 2025

Rep. Markey
Age: 80 years
Massachusetts
Introduced
6/25/2025
Last activity
6/25/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsored by
Edward Markey
Cosponsors
Democrat - 22Republican - 0
Crime and Law Enforcement
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

The 3D Printed Gun Safety Act of 2025 aims to amend title 18 of the United States Code. This legislation seeks to prohibit the intentional distribution of digital instructions via the internet for creating firearms through 3D printers. Specifically, it targets the sharing of Computer Aided Design files or other code that can automatically program a device to produce a firearm or complete an unfinished frame or receiver. The bill is intended to address the rise of untraceable firearms made by unlicensed individuals.

Yes

  • Does this put more limits on buying or owning guns?+5

    The bill implements new controls on the distribution of digital firearm schematics to enhance public safety.

  • Would people in cities be better off under this?+3

    The bill aims to reduce gun crime and untraceable firearms in populated areas.

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

    The bill expands federal authority by amending title 18 to prohibit the digital distribution of firearm files.

The opposite· 3 of 4

  • Would gun owners be better off under this?-4

    The bill limits the ability of individuals to manufacture their own firearms using digital schematics.

  • Does this protect the right to own guns?-3

    The bill restricts the ability of individuals to manufacture their own firearms via 3D printing technology.

  • Does this protect the individual right to speak freely?-2

    The bill restricts the digital distribution of computer code used for 3D printing firearms.