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Preventing Illegal Weapons Trafficking Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-2105| House 
| Updated: 3/14/2025
Sean Casten

Sean Casten

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (31)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Kim Schrier (Democratic)Becca Balint (Democratic)Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Shontel M. Brown (Democratic)Greg Landsman (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Haley M. Stevens (Democratic)Dave Min (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Jake Auchincloss (Democratic)Jasmine Crockett (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Seth Magaziner (Democratic)Sarah McBride (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Lizzie Fletcher (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Valerie P. Foushee (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Homeland Security Committee, Ways and Means Committee, Judiciary Committee, Counterterrorism and Intelligence Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation addresses the proliferation of devices designed to convert firearms into machineguns, defining a machinegun conversion device as any part or combination of parts intended solely for this purpose. It mandates that the Attorney General, Secretary of Homeland Security, and Secretary of the Treasury develop and implement a comprehensive strategy within 120 days to prevent or intercept the importation and trafficking of these devices. This strategy will optimize federal law enforcement's capacity for detection and seizure, improve coordination with state and local agencies, and enhance efforts to trace devices used in crimes. It also requires training programs for law enforcement and the collection of data on the origins of seized devices, including those produced domestically or via 3D printing technology. Additionally, the bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow for the forfeiture of proceeds derived from the illegal trafficking of machine guns. It further directs the Attorney General to include specific information about machinegun conversion devices, such as their use in crimes and origin, in the annual firearms trafficking report.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-2909
Preventing Illegal Weapons Trafficking Act of 2023
Mar 14, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-1076
Introduced in Senate
Mar 14, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 14, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.
Mar 14, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Homeland Security, 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.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-2909
    Preventing Illegal Weapons Trafficking Act of 2023


  • March 14, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-1076
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 14, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 14, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.


  • March 14, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Homeland Security, 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.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • S 119-1076: Preventing Illegal Weapons Trafficking Act of 2025

Preventing Illegal Weapons Trafficking Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-2105| House 
| Updated: 3/14/2025
This legislation addresses the proliferation of devices designed to convert firearms into machineguns, defining a machinegun conversion device as any part or combination of parts intended solely for this purpose. It mandates that the Attorney General, Secretary of Homeland Security, and Secretary of the Treasury develop and implement a comprehensive strategy within 120 days to prevent or intercept the importation and trafficking of these devices. This strategy will optimize federal law enforcement's capacity for detection and seizure, improve coordination with state and local agencies, and enhance efforts to trace devices used in crimes. It also requires training programs for law enforcement and the collection of data on the origins of seized devices, including those produced domestically or via 3D printing technology. Additionally, the bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow for the forfeiture of proceeds derived from the illegal trafficking of machine guns. It further directs the Attorney General to include specific information about machinegun conversion devices, such as their use in crimes and origin, in the annual firearms trafficking report.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-2909
Preventing Illegal Weapons Trafficking Act of 2023
Mar 14, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-1076
Introduced in Senate
Mar 14, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 14, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.
Mar 14, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Homeland Security, 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.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-2909
    Preventing Illegal Weapons Trafficking Act of 2023


  • March 14, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-1076
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 14, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 14, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.


  • March 14, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Homeland Security, 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.
Sean Casten

Sean Casten

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (31)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Kim Schrier (Democratic)Becca Balint (Democratic)Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Shontel M. Brown (Democratic)Greg Landsman (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Haley M. Stevens (Democratic)Dave Min (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Jake Auchincloss (Democratic)Jasmine Crockett (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Seth Magaziner (Democratic)Sarah McBride (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Lizzie Fletcher (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Valerie P. Foushee (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Homeland Security Committee, Ways and Means Committee, Judiciary Committee, Counterterrorism and Intelligence Subcommittee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • S 119-1076: Preventing Illegal Weapons Trafficking Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted