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Introduced
09/14/2023
09/14/2023
In Committee
09/14/2023
09/14/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To direct the Department of Homeland Security to bolster security against threats posed by ghost guns, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to develop a strategy to bolster security against threats posed by "ghost guns" - privately made firearms that lack a serial number. The bill requires DHS to identify activities related to ghost guns across the department and with federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial partners to improve prevention, preparedness, and response to homeland security threats such as terrorism or targeted violence. It also amends an existing law to require DHS to report on the use of ghost guns and unfinished firearm parts by foreign terrorist organizations or individuals planning acts of terrorism or targeted violence. Additionally, the bill mandates several other DHS component agencies, including the U.S. Secret Service, Transportation Security Administration, and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, to conduct research, reporting, and other activities related to addressing the threat posed by ghost guns.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (17)
Bennie Thompson (D)*,
Troy Carter (D),
Yvette Clarke (D),
Lou Correa (D),
Robert Garcia (D),
Dan Goldman (D),
Glenn Ivey (D),
Sheila Jackson-Lee (D),
Seth Magaziner (D),
Rob Menendez (D),
Donald Payne (D),
Delia Ramirez (D),
Eric Swalwell (D),
Shri Thanedar (D),
Mike Thompson (D),
Dina Titus (D),
Bonnie Watson Coleman (D),
Last Action
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (on 09/14/2023)
Bill Topics
Defense
- ‐ Civil Defense and Homeland Security
- ‐ Terrorism
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Firearms and Gun Control
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/5460/all-info | 09/15/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr5460/BILLS-118hr5460ih.pdf | 10/05/2023 |
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