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H.R. 2418 118th Congress House

Gun Trafficker Detection Act

Official title: To require lost or stolen firearms to be reported to law enforcement authorities within 48 hours, and for other purposes.

Introduced: March 30, 2023 Introduced by: Sean Casten Democratic · Illinois See on congress.gov
Crime and Law Enforcement Civil actions and liabilityCrimes against propertyCriminal justice information and recordsFirearms and explosives
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This bill died when the 118th Congress ended
It never became law before the 118th Congress (2023–2024) 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.
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Mar 30, 2023
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 Latest action March 30, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Gun Trafficker Detection Act

This bill requires gun owners to report the theft or loss of a firearm to law enforcement within 48 hours. A violation is subject to criminal and civil penalties.

Additionally, the bill requires states to use at least 5% of funds under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program to implement effective management and collection of data related to lost or stolen firearms that are reported to law enforcement.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 13
All 13 Democratic 12
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Goldman, Daniel S.
New York · Oct 24, 2023
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Tlaib, Rashida
Michigan · Sep 20, 2023
 D
Magaziner, Seth
Rhode Island · Jul 13, 2023
 D
DeSaulnier, Mark
California · Apr 10, 2023
 D
Auchincloss, Jake
Massachusetts · Mar 30, 2023
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Brown, Shontel M.
Ohio · Mar 30, 2023
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Dean, Madeleine
Pennsylvania · Mar 30, 2023
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Kelly, Robin L.
Illinois · Mar 30, 2023
Lee, Barbara
· Mar 30, 2023
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Norton, Eleanor Holmes
District of Columbia · Mar 30, 2023
 D
Titus, Dina
Nevada · Mar 30, 2023
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Tokuda, Jill N.
Hawaii · Mar 30, 2023
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Watson Coleman, Bonnie
New Jersey · Mar 30, 2023
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2418: Gun Trafficker Detection Act. 118th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-2418/
MLA
"H.R. 2418: Gun Trafficker Detection Act." 118th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-2418/.
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H.R. 2418, 118th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-2418/.
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[H.R. 2418: Gun Trafficker Detection Act](https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-2418/)
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