Bills · S 2155
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 2155Crime and Law Enforcement
Keeping Gun Dealers Honest Act of 2025
INTRO JUN 24· LAST ACTION JUN 24
READING
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COSPONSORS
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READER REACTIONS0 TOTAL
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 2 / 8Introduced
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it aims to reduce gun violence by making it harder for firearms to end up in the wrong hands through illegal sales or trafficking. By allowing more frequent inspections and increasing penalties for rule-breaking dealers, the bill seeks to hold licensed sellers to a higher standard, potentially cutting off a source of guns for criminals. If this bill becomes law, there could be a decrease in the number of firearms illegally diverted from legitimate dealers, and it might encourage safer storage practices at the point of sale.
If the bill does not pass, the current regulations would remain in place, meaning gun dealers would continue to be inspected only once a year, and penalties for certain violations would remain lower. This bill addresses concerns about accountability within the firearms industry and could influence the availability of guns used in crimes, directly impacting public safety and the effectiveness of gun tracing efforts by law enforcement.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Allows federal agencies to inspect licensed gun dealers up to three times a year, instead of once.
This increases oversight and detection of non-compliance among firearms dealers.
PROVISION 02
Increases the maximum prison sentence for certain record-keeping and background check violations by gun dealers from one year to five years, and up to 10 years if the offense aids gun trafficking.
These changes create stronger deterrents against illegal activities and negligence by firearms dealers.
PROVISION 03
Grants the Attorney General the authority to suspend or revoke a dealer's license or issue civil penalties of up to $10,000 per violation for various offenses, including not having secure gun storage available or selling armor-piercing ammunition.
This provides more immediate and flexible tools for enforcing compliance and penalizing violations without always resorting to criminal charges.
PROVISION 04
Authorizes the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) to hire at least 80 additional employees for carrying out increased inspections.
This provides the necessary staffing to implement the increased inspection frequency and enforcement measures outlined in the bill.
PROVISION 05
Allows the Attorney General to require a physical inventory from a dealer if they've unlawfully transferred a firearm or if 10 or more crime guns are traced back to them.
This provides a mechanism to investigate suspicious patterns of firearm loss or diversion from a specific dealer.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 13
D· Massachusetts
YRS IN OFFICE
51
BILLS LED
164
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 13 REP 0 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJUN 24
Introduced in Senate
JUN 24
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 2155
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJun 24, 2025
Last actionJun 24, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUN 24, 2025
Senate BillS 2155Crime and Law Enforcement
Keeping Gun Dealers Honest Act of 2025
INTRODUCED JUN 24, 2025· LAST ACTION JUN 24, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
8 min
COSPONSORS
13
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
