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Bolstering Security Against Ghost Guns Act

5/5/2025, 12:16 PM

Summary of Bill HR 2698

The "Bolstering Security Against Ghost Guns Act" (H.R. 2698) was introduced in the 119th Congress on April 7, 2025. The bill aims to address the issue of untraceable "ghost guns" by likely proposing measures to enhance security, regulation, or enforcement related to these firearms. Specific directives or actions outlined in the bill are not provided in the context, but the bill's title suggests a focus on bolstering security measures against the proliferation of ghost guns.

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Current Status of Bill HR 2698

Bill HR 2698 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 7, 2025. Bill HR 2698 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 7, 2025.  Bill HR 2698's most recent activity was 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. as of April 7, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2698

Total Number of Sponsors
3
Democrat Sponsors
3
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
15
Democrat Cosponsors
15
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2698

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2698

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Department of Homeland Security to bolster security against threats posed by ghost guns, and for other purposes.
To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Department of Homeland Security to bolster security against threats posed by ghost guns, and for other purposes.

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Ramona Hansen

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1 year ago

This bill is just another example of the government overstepping its boundaries. It's ridiculous how they think they can control everything we do. #HandsOffMyGuns

Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 2698

Bennie G. Thompson
Bennie G. Thompson
MississippiDemocrat
Bonnie Watson Coleman
Bonnie Watson Coleman
New JerseyDemocrat
Shri Thanedar
Shri Thanedar
MichiganDemocrat
Mike Thompson
Mike Thompson
CaliforniaDemocrat
Eric Swalwell
Eric Swalwell
CaliforniaDemocrat
Delia C. Ramirez
Delia C. Ramirez
IllinoisDemocrat

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