Bills · HR 7135
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 7135Crime and Law Enforcement
Prevent Illegal Gun Resales Act
INTRO JAN 16· LAST ACTION JAN 16
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters to voters because it directly addresses concerns about illegal gun sales and the flow of firearms into criminal hands, which are major factors in gun violence. If passed, it would increase the financial burden on licensed firearm businesses, which could lead to some smaller businesses closing or passing on increased costs to consumers. On the other hand, it aims to reduce the availability of firearms to criminals by making it harder for licensed dealers to unwittingly or negligently contribute to the illegal gun market.
If this bill becomes law, there would be a more stringent regulatory environment for gun sales, potentially enhancing public safety by curbing straw purchases and firearm trafficking. If it doesn't become law, the current licensing fee structure and dealer requirements would remain in place, continuing the existing framework for preventing illegal gun resales and potentially leaving perceived gaps in gun trafficking prevention unaddressed.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Significantly increases licensing fees for firearm manufacturers, importers, dealers, pawnbrokers, and collectors, with many fees doubling or more.
This provision increases the financial barrier to entry and operation for all types of federal firearm licensees.
PROVISION 02
Requires firearm dealer applicants to specify business practices to prevent illegal diversions and certify that secure gun storage or safety devices will be available at sale locations.
This provision mandates proactive measures from dealers to prevent illegal gun sales and promotes gun safety device availability.
PROVISION 03
Directs the Attorney General to prescribe regulations for licensed dealers to implement business practices to prevent firearms, ammunition, and accessories from being diverted illegally or transferred to straw purchasers.
This provision creates the framework for consistent, nationwide standards aimed at combating illegal gun trafficking and straw purchases.
PROVISION 04
Allows the Attorney General to impose a civil money penalty of up to $5,000 and suspend the license of dealers who fail to comply with their approved business practices.
This provision establishes enforcement mechanisms to ensure dealers adhere to the new anti-trafficking requirements.
PROVISION 05
Requires firearm licensees to respond to law enforcement requests for firearm disposition information during criminal investigations within 24 hours and to update their anti-trafficking practices if multiple guns they sold are traced to crimes or reported lost/stolen within a year.
This provision aims to provide law enforcement with more timely information for crime investigations and incentivizes dealers to enhance their security and sales practices.
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YRS IN OFFICE
3
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJAN 16
Introduced in House
JAN 16
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 7135
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 7135Crime and Law Enforcement
Prevent Illegal Gun Resales Act
INTRODUCED JAN 16, 2026· LAST ACTION JAN 16, 2026
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
17 min
COSPONSORS
0
COMPLEXITY
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