We have received text from H.R. 5453: Responsible Retirement of Law Enforcement Firearms Act of 2025. This bill was received on 2025-09-18, and currently has 22 cosponsors.
Here is a short summary of the bill:
The bill entitled the Responsible Retirement of Law Enforcement Firearms Act of 2025 aims to amend the existing provisions of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 in relation to eligibility for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program. Below is a summary of the main points covered in the bill:
Eligibility Under the Grant Program
The bill stipulates that in order to qualify for funding under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program, applicants must certify that:
- The applicant and any subordinate entities will not transfer or buy firearms from licensed dealers that are listed as “covered licensed dealers,” as published by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF).
Definitions
The bill provides specific definitions regarding key terms:
- Covered licensed dealer: A licensed firearm dealer that has been traced to selling a minimum of 25 firearms within a 3-year period that had a short time-to-crime.
- Short time-to-crime: A situation in which a firearm is recovered by law enforcement within three years after its last known retail sale, connected to a criminal activity.
Public Disclosure Requirements
The bill mandates the following actions by the Attorney General through the ATF:
- Notify local law enforcement if any transferred firearm is used or suspected in a crime.
- Annually make publicly available a list of covered licensed dealers on the ATF's website.
Repeal of Previous Limitations
The bill calls for the repeal of certain legislative provisions that previously limited the public disclosure of database information managed by the ATF. Specifically, it amends several public laws to allow for the continuous public availability of relevant information without the previously imposed annual limitations.
Impact on Firearms Transfers
By establishing these requirements, the bill seeks to restrict the ability of law enforcement agencies to engage with specific licensed firearms dealers, particularly those identified as having problematic sales patterns linked to crime.
Relevant Companies
- Ruger (RGR) : This firearms manufacturer might be impacted by changes in law enforcement purchasing patterns.
- Smith & Wesson (SWBI) : As another significant manufacturer, they could experience shifts in demand based on law enforcement's eligibility to purchase from certain dealers.
- Axon Enterprises (AXON) : While primarily known for non-lethal products and services, any shifts in law enforcement budgets influenced by this bill could impact their overall market as well.
Representative Gabe Amo Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Representative Gabe Amo:
- H.R.5453: RRLEF Act of 2025
- H.R.5252: HOPE Act
- H.R.5013: AUKUS Improvement Act of 2025
- H.R.4482: Stop NOAA Closures Act
- H.R.3945: Firearm Destruction Licensure Act of 2025
- H.R.3528: RUBIO Act
You can track bills proposed by Representative Gabe Amo on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Amo.
Representative Gabe Amo Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Representative Gabe Amo is worth $74.1K, as of October 1st, 2025. This is the 472nd highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Amo has approximately $18.1K invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
You can track Representative Gabe Amo's net worth on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Amo.
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