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Gun Theft Prevention Act

Introduced: June 6, 2019 Introduced by: Morelle, Joseph D. Democratic · New York See on congress.gov
This bill died when the 116th Congress ended
It never became law before the 116th Congress (2019–2020) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 26, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
May 15, 2019
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3800)
May 10, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
May 10, 2019
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Gun Theft Prevention Act

This bill makes various changes to federal firearms laws related to detecting and deterring the theft of firearms from federally licensed gun dealers.

Among the changes, the bill establishes security requirements for gun dealers; background check requirements for employees of gun dealers; inspection requirements for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; and reporting requirements for individual gun owners.

What's happening now June 26, 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2674: Gun Theft Prevention Act. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-2674/
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"H.R. 2674: Gun Theft Prevention Act." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-2674/.
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H.R. 2674, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-2674/.
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