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Stop Arming Cartels Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-367| Senate 
| Updated: 2/3/2025
Richard J. Durbin

Richard J. Durbin

Democratic Senator

Illinois

Cosponsors (16)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Angela D. Alsobrooks (Democratic)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Jack Reed (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)Andy Kim (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)Mark Kelly (Democratic)

Finance Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation aims to restrict the availability of powerful firearms and enhance measures against firearms trafficking, particularly concerning foreign narcotics organizations. A central provision makes it unlawful to import, sell, manufacture, transfer, or possess any rifle capable of firing .50 caliber ammunition. Exceptions are provided for government entities and for rifles lawfully possessed before the bill's enactment. For existing .50 caliber rifles, the bill mandates their inclusion under the National Firearms Act , requiring owners to register these firearms within 12 months of the Act's effective date without a fee. This measure aims to bring previously owned .50 caliber rifles under stricter federal oversight. Additionally, the legislation expands the scope of individuals prohibited from acquiring firearms to include significant foreign narcotics traffickers , as identified under the Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Designation Act, and integrates this prohibition into the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS). The bill also modifies the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA), removing liability protections for manufacturers or sellers who knowingly sell or transfer firearms to individuals or entities prohibited under the Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Designation Act. This change allows for legal action against those who intentionally arm such traffickers. Finally, the legislation updates federal reporting requirements for multiple firearm sales, extending them to include rifles alongside pistols and revolvers, thereby increasing transparency in firearm transactions.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-2926
Stop Arming Cartels Act of 2023
Feb 3, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Feb 3, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S546)
Feb 4, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-923
Introduced in House
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-2926
    Stop Arming Cartels Act of 2023


  • February 3, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 3, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S546)


  • February 4, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-923
    Introduced in House

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 119-923: Stop Arming Cartels Act of 2025
Civil actions and liabilityFirearms and explosivesLicensing and registrationsManufacturingOrganized crimeRetail and wholesale tradesSmuggling and traffickingTrade restrictions

Stop Arming Cartels Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-367| Senate 
| Updated: 2/3/2025
This legislation aims to restrict the availability of powerful firearms and enhance measures against firearms trafficking, particularly concerning foreign narcotics organizations. A central provision makes it unlawful to import, sell, manufacture, transfer, or possess any rifle capable of firing .50 caliber ammunition. Exceptions are provided for government entities and for rifles lawfully possessed before the bill's enactment. For existing .50 caliber rifles, the bill mandates their inclusion under the National Firearms Act , requiring owners to register these firearms within 12 months of the Act's effective date without a fee. This measure aims to bring previously owned .50 caliber rifles under stricter federal oversight. Additionally, the legislation expands the scope of individuals prohibited from acquiring firearms to include significant foreign narcotics traffickers , as identified under the Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Designation Act, and integrates this prohibition into the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS). The bill also modifies the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA), removing liability protections for manufacturers or sellers who knowingly sell or transfer firearms to individuals or entities prohibited under the Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Designation Act. This change allows for legal action against those who intentionally arm such traffickers. Finally, the legislation updates federal reporting requirements for multiple firearm sales, extending them to include rifles alongside pistols and revolvers, thereby increasing transparency in firearm transactions.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-2926
Stop Arming Cartels Act of 2023
Feb 3, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Feb 3, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S546)
Feb 4, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-923
Introduced in House
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-2926
    Stop Arming Cartels Act of 2023


  • February 3, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 3, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S546)


  • February 4, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-923
    Introduced in House
Richard J. Durbin

Richard J. Durbin

Democratic Senator

Illinois

Cosponsors (16)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Angela D. Alsobrooks (Democratic)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Jack Reed (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)Andy Kim (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)Mark Kelly (Democratic)

Finance Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 119-923: Stop Arming Cartels Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Civil actions and liabilityFirearms and explosivesLicensing and registrationsManufacturingOrganized crimeRetail and wholesale tradesSmuggling and traffickingTrade restrictions