Bill · S. 3544· Senate(119-S-3544)
Federal Firearm Licensing Act
- Introduced
- 12/17/2025
- Last activity
- 12/17/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Cory Booker
- Cosponsors
- - 7 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Federal Firearm Licensing Act would require individuals to obtain a federal license to purchase, receive, or possess firearms. Under this system, the Attorney General would establish a process where applicants must complete firearms safety training, including a written test and hands-on testing. Applicants would also need to undergo a background investigation, provide fingerprints, and submit identifying information about the specific firearm they intend to obtain. Licenses issued under this act would be valid for a single firearm and expire after five years. The bill also mandates point-of-sale background checks and specific reporting requirements for firearm transactions.
Yes· 3 of 4
Does this put more limits on buying or owning guns?+8
The bill mandates federal licensing, safety training, and background checks for all firearm owners.
Would people in cities be better off under this?+3
The bill includes local offices for license issuance in urban areas.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+3
The bill includes local offices for license issuance in rural areas.
The opposite· 3 of 5
Would gun owners be better off under this?-8
The bill imposes strict licensing requirements, limits licenses to a single firearm, and mandates all private transfers go through dealers.
Does this protect the right to own guns?-7
The bill imposes significant new regulatory burdens, including single-firearm license limits and mandatory dealer transfers for all transactions.
Would business owners be better off under this?-4
The bill mandates that many private transfers must now be handled through licensed dealers, potentially impacting small-scale enthusiasts.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Enhanced Safety Training: Individuals must complete firearms safety training, which includes a written test on laws and hands-on testing to demonstrate safe use and accuracy (Section 2(b)(2)(A)(i)).
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Safety Determinations: The Attorney General can deny a license if an individual poses a significant danger of bodily injury to themselves or others based on various history factors, such as a history of threats, violence, or domestic violence (Section 2(b)(3)(B)(i)(II)).
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License Revocation for Safety: The system allows for the revocation of a license if the licensee is determined to pose a significant danger of bodily injury to themselves or others (Section 2(b)(4)(A)(i)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Single-Use Limitation: A license issued under this system is valid for the purchase of only a single firearm and must be used within 30 days of issuance (Section 2(b)(2)(D)).
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Strict Application Requirements: To get a license, individuals must submit to a background investigation, provide fingerprints, and provide specific identifying information about the make, model, and serial number of the firearm they intend to obtain (Section 2(b)(2)(A)(ii)).
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Bureaucratic Procedures for Transfers: It is unlawful for unlicensed individuals to transfer firearms directly to one another; instead, a licensed importer, manufacturer, or dealer must first take possession of the firearm to facilitate the transfer (Section 3(1)).
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Reporting Burdens: Any individual selling or disposing of a firearm must report the transaction to the Attorney General within 3 business days, including specific details about the seller and the firearm (Section 2(c)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Rural Residents+3Good For Urban Residents+3Good For Gun Owners-8Good For Business Owners-4Good For Low Income Households-3Good For Middle Class Households-2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Gun Control Measures+8Improves Second Amendment Protections-7
- 12/17/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- 7 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
Richard BlumenthalDemocrat · Connecticut
Mazie HironoDemocrat · Hawaii
Andy KimDemocrat · New Jersey
Alex PadillaDemocrat · California
Adam SchiffDemocrat · California
Brian SchatzDemocrat · Hawaii
Elizabeth WarrenDemocrat · Massachusetts