Bills · HR 7134
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 7134Crime and Law Enforcement
Destroy Zombie Guns Act
INTRO JAN 16· LAST ACTION JAN 16
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it tries to close a potential loophole where parts from 'destroyed' firearms might be salvaged and used to build new, untraceable guns, sometimes called 'ghost guns.' By requiring the destruction of every single component, the bill aims to ensure that firearms taken out of circulation stay out, preventing their reassembly and reuse.
If this bill becomes law, it would mean fewer gun parts could potentially fall into the wrong hands or be used to create firearms that authorities cannot track. If it doesn't pass, current practices could continue, meaning some partially destroyed firearm components might still be available, raising concerns about their potential for reuse in untraceable weapons.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Makes it unlawful for businesses destroying firearms to not destroy every component of a firearm that has been moved in interstate or foreign commerce.
This ensures that no usable parts can be salvaged from 'destroyed' guns to be reassembled.
PROVISION 02
Defines what it means to be 'engaged in the business' of destroying firearms, specifying that it applies to those who regularly profit from destroying firearms or components.
This clarifies which businesses and individuals are subject to the new strict destruction requirements.
PROVISION 03
Establishes criminal penalties for violating the complete destruction requirement, including fines, up to 2 years imprisonment, or both.
This provides a strong deterrent and enforcement mechanism to ensure businesses comply with the new rules.
PROVISION 04
Authorizes the Attorney General to suspend the license of a federal firearms licensee for a first violation and mandates license revocation for subsequent violations.
This adds administrative consequences for licensed businesses, potentially leading to them losing their ability to operate if they don't comply.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 1
D· Florida
YRS IN OFFICE
3
BILLS LED
27
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 1 REP 0 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJAN 16
Introduced in House
JAN 16
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 7134
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJan 16, 2026
Last actionJan 16, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 16, 2026
House BillHR 7134Crime and Law Enforcement
Destroy Zombie Guns Act
INTRODUCED JAN 16, 2026· LAST ACTION JAN 16, 2026
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
1
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
