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Introduced
04/09/2025
04/09/2025
In Committee
04/09/2025
04/09/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend title 18, United States Code, to restrict the possession of certain firearms, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill introduces the Gas-Operated Semi-Automatic Firearms Exclusion (GOSAFE) Act, which aims to restrict the possession of certain types of firearms and large-capacity ammunition feeding devices. The legislation defines gas-operated semi-automatic firearms and establishes a comprehensive framework for prohibiting specific types of firearms and accessories. It requires the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) to publish and maintain a list of prohibited gas-operated semi-automatic firearms, with a process for manufacturers to apply for approval of new firearm designs. The bill makes it unlawful to import, sell, manufacture, transfer, receive, or possess prohibited firearms and large-capacity ammunition feeding devices, with some exceptions for government agencies, nuclear facility licensees, and immediate family transfers of firearms owned before the act's enactment. Penalties for violations include fines up to $5,000 and imprisonment for up to 12 months, with enhanced penalties for those who commit other federal offenses while possessing a prohibited firearm. The act also establishes a Firearm Safety Trust Fund to support the implementation of these regulations and creates a mechanism for manufacturers to appeal decisions about firearm classifications, including judicial review options.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (48)
Lucy McBath (D)*,
Jake Auchincloss (D),
Becca Balint (D),
Julia Brownley (D),
Salud Carbajal (D),
Sean Casten (D),
Judy Chu (D),
Emanuel Cleaver (D),
Steve Cohen (D),
Angie Craig (D),
Danny Davis (D),
Madeleine Dean (D),
Chris Deluzio (D),
Mark DeSaulnier (D),
Sarah Elfreth (D),
Dwight Evans (D),
Valerie Foushee (D),
Maxwell Frost (D),
Sylvia Garcia (D),
Dan Goldman (D),
Josh Gottheimer (D),
Jim Himes (D),
Hank Johnson (D),
Julie Johnson (D),
Robin Kelly (D),
Raja Krishnamoorthi (D),
Stephen Lynch (D),
Morgan McGarvey (D),
LaMonica McIver (D),
Rob Menendez (D),
Grace Meng (D),
Dave Min (D),
Kelly Morrison (D),
Kevin Mullin (D),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Brittany Pettersen (D),
Chellie Pingree (D),
Mike Quigley (D),
Luz Rivas (D),
Andrea Salinas (D),
Mary Gay Scanlon (D),
Jan Schakowsky (D),
Brad Schneider (D),
Hillary Scholten (D),
Terri Sewell (D),
Shri Thanedar (D),
Paul Tonko (D),
Frederica Wilson (D),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (on 04/09/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2790/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr2790/BILLS-119hr2790ih.pdf |
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