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Banning .50 Caliber Rifles and New Gun Sale Regulations

This new law prohibits the import, sale, manufacture, transfer, and possession of .50 caliber rifles, with exceptions for government use and already legally owned firearms. Owners of existing .50 caliber rifles will be required to register them. The act also makes it harder for gun dealers to sell firearms to individuals linked to drug trafficking and expands reporting requirements for multiple gun sales to include rifles.
Key points
Prohibits the import, sale, manufacture, transfer, and possession of .50 caliber rifles for most citizens.
Citizens who legally own .50 caliber rifles before the law's enactment must register them within 12 months, without additional fees.
The law makes it harder to sell firearms to individuals linked to international drug trafficking by adding them to the list of prohibited persons.
The requirement to report multiple firearm sales will now include rifles, not just pistols and revolvers.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_923
Sponsor: Rep. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20]
Process start date: 2025-02-04
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Stop Arming Cartels Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_923.

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 2025-02-04.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Prohibits the import, sale, manufacture, transfer, and possession of .50 caliber rifles for most citizens.
  • Citizens who legally own .50 caliber rifles before the law's enactment must register them within 12 months, without additional fees.
  • The law makes it harder to sell firearms to individuals linked to international drug trafficking by adding them to the list of prohibited persons.
  • The requirement to report multiple firearm sales will now include rifles, not just pistols and revolvers.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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