Closing the Bump Stock Loophole Act of 2025

Hozzl · 2025-05-08T08:06:21Z

Explore the details of House Bill 2799 Closing the Bump Stock Loophole Act of 2025 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on undefined. Stay informed on legislative developments.

5/8/2025, 8:06 AM

Summary of Bill HR 2799

The bill, H.R. 2799 of the 119th Congress, aims to amend title 18, United States Code, to ban the use of machinegun conversion devices and unauthorized alterations to semiautomatic firearms.

Congressional Summary of HR 2799

Closing the Bump Stock Loophole Act of 2025

This bill generally prohibits the import, sale, manufacture, transfer, receipt, or possession of

a device that is primarily designed, or redesigned, to increase the rate of fire when attached to a semiautomatic firearm;
a device, part, or combination of parts that is designed and functions to increase the rate of fire of a firearm; or
a semiautomatic firearm that has been modified to materially increase the rate of fire or to approximate the action or rate of fire of a machine gun.

Additionally, the bill adds to the list of firearms subject to regulation under the National Firearms Act semiautomatic firearms that have been modified to materially increase the rate of fire or approximate the action or rate of fire of a machine gun.

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Current Status of Bill HR 2799

Bill HR 2799 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 9, 2025. Bill HR 2799 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 9, 2025. Bill HR 2799's most recent activity was 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. as of April 9, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2799

Total Number of Sponsors

Democrat Sponsors

Republican Sponsors

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Total Number of Cosponsors

232

Democrat Cosponsors

225

Republican Cosponsors

Unaffiliated Cosponsors

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2799

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2799

To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit machinegun conversion devices and illegal modifications of semiautomatic firearms, and for other purposes.

Comments

Aileen Parks

682

11 months ago

This bill is good because it stops people from changing guns to be more dangerous. It's important to keep everyone safe and this bill helps do that. I support it because I want to feel safe in my community.

Cairo Perry

663

11 months ago

I'm not sure how I feel about this bill. It's sad that we even have to consider banning machinegun conversion devices and illegal modifications of semiautomatic firearms. It's a step in the right direction, but I'm unsure about the details of it. #HR2799 #guncontrol

April Godfrey

666

11 months ago

I don't like this new thing they're trying to do with guns. It's gonna mess things up for a lot of people. But hey, we gotta keep looking at the big picture, right?

Octavia Sanders

735

11 months ago

I'm all for this bill closing the bump stock loophole! It's about time we take action to prevent senseless gun violence. It's a step in the right direction to keep our communities safe. #HR2799 #GunControl #SafetyFirst