Bills · S 1294
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 1294Crime and Law Enforcement
Federal Firearm Licensee Act
INTRO APR 3· LAST ACTION APR 3
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it addresses the long-standing debate over how to reduce gun violence by targeting the sale and distribution of firearms. If passed, it would fundamentally change how licensed gun stores operate, potentially making it more difficult for firearms to be stolen or diverted into illegal markets. This could lead to a reduction in the number of crime guns on the streets, as law enforcement would have more tools and data to track firearms and hold dealers accountable.
For voters, the bill represents a significant shift in federal gun policy, with potential impacts on the cost and availability of firearms, as well as the overall effectiveness of gun control measures. If it does not become law, the current regulations for firearm dealers, which the bill's proponents argue are outdated and inadequate for preventing illegal firearm trafficking, would remain in place.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Repeals the temporary Brady provision (and certain Tiahrt Amendments) that limits the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) from sharing crime gun trace data and prevents retention of background check records.
This would allow law enforcement to retain background check records and share firearm trace data, potentially improving investigations into illegal gun trafficking.
PROVISION 02
Requires licensed firearm dealers to implement physical security measures for their premises to prevent theft of their inventory.
This aims to reduce the number of firearms stolen from gun stores, which are often diverted to criminals.
PROVISION 03
Mandates that licensed firearm dealers keep their records, including acquisition and disposition logs, in an electronic format.
Electronic records could make it easier and faster for law enforcement to trace firearms used in crimes.
PROVISION 04
Increases the fees associated with obtaining and renewing a Federal Firearm License.
This would raise the cost of doing business for gun dealers and could fund increased regulatory oversight.
PROVISION 05
Defines and regulates 'facilitators' of firearm transfers, which includes persons hosting commercial online marketplaces for firearm sales.
This provision aims to extend federal oversight to online platforms that facilitate firearm transactions.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 13
D· Illinois
YRS IN OFFICE
43
BILLS LED
138
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 13 REP 0 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSAPR 3
Introduced in Senate
APR 3
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2175-2181)
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 1294
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedApr 3, 2025
Last actionApr 3, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED APR 3, 2025
Senate BillS 1294Crime and Law Enforcement
Federal Firearm Licensee Act
INTRODUCED APR 3, 2025· LAST ACTION APR 3, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
50 min
COSPONSORS
13
COMPLEXITY
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