Preventing Illegal Weapons Trafficking Act of 2023

Preventing Illegal Weapons Trafficking Act of 2023

This bill requires the Departments of Justice, Homeland Security, and the Treasury to develop and implement a strategy to prevent or intercept the importation or trafficking of machinegun conversion devices. The term machinegun conversion device means parts or combinations of parts designed and intended for use in converting a weapon into a machinegun.

The bill also specifies that proceeds derived from the illegal trafficking of a machinegun are subject to seizure and forfeiture.

Bill 118 hr 2909, also known as the Preventing Illegal Weapons Trafficking Act of 2023, aims to address the issue of illegal weapons trafficking in the United States. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on March 15, 2023, and is currently under consideration by the Judiciary Committee.

The main provisions of the bill include increasing penalties for individuals caught trafficking illegal weapons, as well as providing additional resources to law enforcement agencies to combat this issue. The bill also calls for the establishment of a national database to track illegal weapons and their origins, in order to better identify and prosecute those involved in trafficking.

Additionally, the bill includes measures to improve coordination between federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies in addressing illegal weapons trafficking. This includes providing training and resources to help these agencies better identify and intercept illegal weapons shipments. Overall, the Preventing Illegal Weapons Trafficking Act of 2023 aims to strengthen efforts to combat the flow of illegal weapons in the United States and protect communities from the dangers posed by these weapons. It is currently being reviewed by Congress and may undergo further revisions before being voted on.