H.R. 923: Stop Arming Cartels Act of 2025 (119th Congress) Bill Summary

This bill, titled the Stop Arming Cartels Act of 2025, proposes several regulations surrounding rifles capable of firing .50 caliber ammunition. Below are the main provisions outlined in the bill:

Prohibition on .50 Caliber Rifles

The bill aims to make it illegal for individuals or entities to:

Import
Sell
Manufacture
Transfer
Possess

any rifle that can fire .50 caliber ammunition, unless specific exceptions apply.

Exceptions

There are some cases where the prohibition does not apply:

Government Use: The law does not restrict the United States government or state agencies from importing, selling, or possessing these rifles.
Grandfather Clause: Individuals who already possess a .50 caliber rifle prior to the enactment of this bill can continue to own and transfer those rifles, as long as they were legally possessed.

Addition to National Firearms Act

The bill amends the National Firearms Act to classify these rifles as firearms, meaning that individuals who own them must register their weapons within 12 months of the bill's enactment or face penalties. The registration process is stated to have no associated fees.

Federal Firearm Prohibitions

The bill expands the list of individuals prohibited from owning firearms to include significant foreign narcotics traffickers and other foreign individuals identified by the Secretary of the Treasury. This aims to prevent individuals involved in narcotics trafficking from obtaining firearms.

Changes to Existing Laws

The legislation also impacts various existing laws, including the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act. It allows legal action against manufacturers or sellers who knowingly sell .50 caliber rifles in violation of federal narcotics laws.

Reporting Requirements

The bill extends firearms sale reporting requirements to include rifles, thus ensuring more comprehensive oversight on the sale and transfer of these weapons.

Effective Date

The proposed amendments take effect 12 months after the bill is enacted, providing a grace period for compliance with the new regulations.

Relevant Companies

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Actions

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Date	Action
Feb. 04, 2025	Introduced in House
Feb. 04, 2025	Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.

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