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Preventing Illegal Weapons Trafficking: Combating Machinegun Conversion Devices

This act aims to restrict access to devices that can convert regular firearms into machineguns. It introduces new strategies for law enforcement to better detect and seize such devices, whether imported or domestically produced. Citizens may experience increased safety due to enhanced oversight of illegal weapons trafficking.
Key points
Strengthening federal and local law enforcement efforts to detect and seize devices that convert firearms into machineguns.
Improved coordination among agencies to combat illegal import and domestic production of these devices, including those made with 3D printing.
Allows for the forfeiture of proceeds from illegal machinegun trafficking.
More data on machinegun conversion devices will be included in annual firearms trafficking reports.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_2909
Sponsor: Rep. Spanberger, Abigail Davis [D-VA-7]
Process start date: 2023-04-26
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Preventing Illegal Weapons Trafficking Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_2909.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-04-26.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Strengthening federal and local law enforcement efforts to detect and seize devices that convert firearms into machineguns.
  • Improved coordination among agencies to combat illegal import and domestic production of these devices, including those made with 3D printing.
  • Allows for the forfeiture of proceeds from illegal machinegun trafficking.
  • More data on machinegun conversion devices will be included in annual firearms trafficking reports.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Spanberger, Abigail Davis [D-VA-7].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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