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Preventing Illegal Weapons Trafficking Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-1076| Senate 
| Updated: 3/14/2025
Amy Klobuchar

Amy Klobuchar

Democratic Senator

Minnesota

Cosponsors (12)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Martin Heinrich (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation establishes a framework to address the importation and proliferation of machinegun conversion devices, which are defined as parts designed to convert a weapon into a machinegun. It mandates a coordinated federal response to prevent the trafficking of these dangerous items. The bill also introduces new reporting requirements and expands forfeiture provisions related to illegal machinegun activities. Specifically, the Attorney General, Secretary of Homeland Security, and Secretary of the Treasury must develop and implement a comprehensive strategy within 120 days to detect, intercept, and seize machinegun conversion devices. This strategy will optimize federal law enforcement capabilities, enhance coordination with state and local agencies, and improve efforts to trace the origin of seized devices, including those produced domestically or using 3D printing technology. The bill also requires regular reports to Congress detailing the progress and effectiveness of this strategy. Additionally, it amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow for the forfeiture of proceeds derived from the illegal trafficking of machineguns, strengthening financial penalties.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-4606
Preventing Illegal Weapons Trafficking Act of 2022

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-1319
Preventing Illegal Weapons Trafficking Act of 2023
Mar 14, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-2105
Introduced in House
Mar 14, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Mar 14, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-4606
    Preventing Illegal Weapons Trafficking Act of 2022


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-1319
    Preventing Illegal Weapons Trafficking Act of 2023


  • March 14, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-2105
    Introduced in House


  • March 14, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 14, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 119-2105: Preventing Illegal Weapons Trafficking Act of 2025

Preventing Illegal Weapons Trafficking Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-1076| Senate 
| Updated: 3/14/2025
This legislation establishes a framework to address the importation and proliferation of machinegun conversion devices, which are defined as parts designed to convert a weapon into a machinegun. It mandates a coordinated federal response to prevent the trafficking of these dangerous items. The bill also introduces new reporting requirements and expands forfeiture provisions related to illegal machinegun activities. Specifically, the Attorney General, Secretary of Homeland Security, and Secretary of the Treasury must develop and implement a comprehensive strategy within 120 days to detect, intercept, and seize machinegun conversion devices. This strategy will optimize federal law enforcement capabilities, enhance coordination with state and local agencies, and improve efforts to trace the origin of seized devices, including those produced domestically or using 3D printing technology. The bill also requires regular reports to Congress detailing the progress and effectiveness of this strategy. Additionally, it amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow for the forfeiture of proceeds derived from the illegal trafficking of machineguns, strengthening financial penalties.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-4606
Preventing Illegal Weapons Trafficking Act of 2022

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-1319
Preventing Illegal Weapons Trafficking Act of 2023
Mar 14, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-2105
Introduced in House
Mar 14, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Mar 14, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-4606
    Preventing Illegal Weapons Trafficking Act of 2022


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-1319
    Preventing Illegal Weapons Trafficking Act of 2023


  • March 14, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-2105
    Introduced in House


  • March 14, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 14, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Amy Klobuchar

Amy Klobuchar

Democratic Senator

Minnesota

Cosponsors (12)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Martin Heinrich (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 119-2105: Preventing Illegal Weapons Trafficking Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted