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Gun Trafficker Detection Act

Bill Number
H.R. 1456
Origin Chamber
House
Congress
119th Congress, Session 1
Policy Area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Status
Introduced
Latest Action
2025-02-21: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Last Updated
2026-02-03T23:12:18Z

Official Summary

Gun Trafficker Detection Act

This bill requires individual gun owners to report lost or stolen firearms to law enforcement.

Specifically, the bill requires gun owners to report a lost or stolen firearm to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) or local law enforcement within 48 hours of discovery. A gun owner who fails to report a lost or stolen firearm is subject to a civil penalty of up to $1,000 for the first violation; a civil penalty of up to $5,000 and a one-year prohibition on receiving a firearm for the second violation; and a civil penalty of up to $5,000 and a five-year prohibition on receiving a firearm for the third or subsequent violation. Further, a gun owner who receives a firearm while subject to a one-year or five-year prohibition on such receipt is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to one year, or both. 

Additionally, the bill prohibits making false statements or misrepresentations with respect to the information required in a report of a lost or stolen firearm. A violation is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to five years, or both. 

The bill directs the ATF to create a web-based portal where individuals can report lost or stolen firearms. It also requires states to use at least 5% of funds under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program to collect and manage data about lost or stolen firearms reported to local law enforcement. 

Sponsor

Rep. Casten, Sean [D-IL-6]

Cosponsors (23)

Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Magaziner, Seth [D-RI-2], Rep. McIver, LaMonica [D-NJ-10], Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1], Rep. Velázquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7], Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9], Rep. Goldman, Daniel S. [D-NY-10], Rep. Brown, Shontel M. [D-OH-11], Rep. Foushee, Valerie P. [D-NC-4], Rep. DelBene, Suzan K. [D-WA-1], Rep. Scanlon, Mary Gay [D-PA-5], Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8], Rep. Thanedar, Shri [D-MI-13], Rep. Evans, Dwight [D-PA-3], Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12], Rep. Moulton, Seth [D-MA-6], Rep. Min, Dave [D-CA-47], Rep. Dean, Madeleine [D-PA-4], Rep. Auchincloss, Jake [D-MA-4], Rep. Trahan, Lori [D-MA-3], Rep. Latimer, George [D-NY-16], Rep. Walkinshaw, James R. [D-VA-11]

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