What does Preamble of End Gun Violence Act of 2025 do?

This bill aims to amend title 18, United States Code It seeks to prohibit the sale of firearms or ammunition to individuals convicted of violent misdemeanors

What does SHORT TITLE. of End Gun Violence Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the End Gun Violence Act of 2025.

What does PROHIBITION ON SALE OR OTHER DISPOSITION OF A FIREARM OR of End Gun Violence Act of 2025 do?

This section amends Section 922(d) of Title 18, United States Code. The amendment modifies existing paragraphs (10) and (11) by striking 'or' and inserting '; or', respectively. A new paragraph (12) is added to prohibit the sale or other disposition of a firearm or ammunition to a person convicted of a violent misdemeanor within the preceding 5 years.

What does DEFINITION OF VIOLENT MISDEMEANOR. of End Gun Violence Act of 2025 do?

This section amends Section 921(a) of title 18, United States Code, to define 'violent misdemeanor'. A 'violent misdemeanor' is a misdemeanor with elements including use of physical force or a deadly weapon, intent to cause injury, or knowingly causing injury. A person is not considered convicted of a 'violent misdemeanor' unless they had counsel or waived counsel, and had a jury trial or waived it.

What does CONFORMING AMENDMENTS. of End Gun Violence Act of 2025 do?

This section amends several sections of Title 18, United States Code, and the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act. The amendments primarily focus on modifying language related to firearm transfers and possession. Changes involve striking references to 'receipt' and replacing them with phrases concerning the 'knowing sale or disposition' of a firearm. Specific sections amended include 922(t), 923(d)(1)(B), 925A, 103 of the Brady Act, 101(b) and 102 of the NICS Improvement Amendments Act of 2007. The amendments appear to clarify or refine the conditions under which firearm sales or transfers are prohibited.

What does APPLICABILITY. of End Gun Violence Act of 2025 do?

The amendments made by this Act have limited applicability. They do not apply to convictions before a certain date.

What does RULE OF CONSTRUCTION. of End Gun Violence Act of 2025 do?

This section establishes a rule of construction for the Act. The Act does not alter existing requirements outlined in subsections (d)(8) or (g)(8) of section 922 of title 18, United States Code. The Act is not intended to limit State, tribal, or local law.

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End Gun Violence Act of 2025

Last updated: 4/3/2025 · Introduced: 4/3/2025

Author: Joe Neguse (D-CO)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill prohibits the sale of firearms or ammunition to individuals convicted of violent misdemeanors within the preceding 5 years.
A 'violent misdemeanor' is defined as a misdemeanor with elements including use of physical force or a deadly weapon, intent to cause injury, or knowingly causing injury.
The bill makes conforming amendments to several sections of Title 18, United States Code, and the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act, to clarify or refine the conditions under which firearm sales or transfers are prohibited.

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