What does Preamble of Stop Arming Cartels Act of 2025 do?

This bill aims to prohibit the importation, sale, manufacture, transfer, or possession of .50 caliber rifles. The bill is formally titled 'To prohibit the importation, sale, manufacture, transfer, or possession of .50 caliber rifles, and for other purposes.'

What does SHORT TITLE. of Stop Arming Cartels Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the Stop Arming Cartels Act of 2025.

What does PROHIBITION ON RIFLES CAPABLE OF FIRING .50 CALIBER AMMUNITION. of Stop Arming Cartels Act of 2025 do?

This section amends Chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the import, sale, manufacture, transfer, or possession of rifles capable of firing .50 caliber ammunition. Exceptions exist for government entities (federal, state, and local) to acquire such rifles. The prohibition does not apply to rifles lawfully possessed before the enactment date of the Stop Arming Cartels Act of 2025. Section 5845(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to include rifles capable of firing .50 caliber ammunition as destructive devices. The amendments related to the Internal Revenue Code will take effect 12 months after the Act's enactment. Individuals possessing such rifles must register them with the Secretary within 12 months of enactment. No fees or taxes will be imposed for these registrations. Information submitted for registration cannot be used as evidence against individuals in criminal proceedings.

What does EXCEPTION TO COVERAGE UNDER PROTECTION OF LAWFUL COMMERCE IN of Stop Arming Cartels Act of 2025 do?

This section amends Section 4(5)(A) of the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act. The amendment strikes 'or' at the end of clause (v) and replaces the period in clause (vi) with '; or'. A new clause (vii) is added to Section 4(5)(A). The new clause (vii) creates an exception to coverage under the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act for actions against manufacturers or sellers who knowingly sell or transfer a 'qualified product' under specific circumstances. These circumstances involve knowing or having reasonable cause to believe that the transaction is prohibited under section 805(c) of the Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Designation Act.

What does FEDERAL FIREARM PROHIBITOR FOR SIGNIFICANT FOREIGN NARCOTICS of Stop Arming Cartels Act of 2025 do?

This section amends Section 922(d) of title 18, United States Code, to prohibit firearm possession by individuals identified as significant foreign narcotics traffickers. The amendment adds a new category to Section 922(d)(11) including individuals publicly identified by the President under the Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Designation Act or designated by the Secretary of the Treasury. Section 103 of the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act is also amended to incorporate the new prohibition related to foreign narcotics traffickers into National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) checks. These amendments apply to transfers of firearms and ammunition, ensuring that such transfers do not violate the newly established prohibition.

What does ADDING RIFLES TO MULTIPLE FIREARM SALES REPORTING REQUIREMENTS. of Stop Arming Cartels Act of 2025 do?

This section amends Section 923(g)(3)(A) of title 18, United States Code. The amendment modifies the types of firearms subject to reporting requirements. The existing language referring to 'pistols, or revolvers, or any combination of pistols and revolvers' is removed. The revised language includes 'rifles, or any combination of pistols, revolvers, and rifles'.

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Stop Arming Cartels Act of 2025

Last updated: 2/3/2025 · Introduced: 2/3/2025

Author: Richard Durbin (D-IL)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill prohibits the importation, sale, manufacture, transfer, and possession of rifles capable of firing .50 caliber ammunition, with exceptions for government entities and those who already legally possess such rifles.
The bill expands liability for firearm manufacturers and sellers who knowingly facilitate transactions involving 'qualified products' to individuals potentially engaged in activities prohibited under the Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Designation Act.
Individuals identified as significant foreign narcotics traffickers, as designated by the President or the Secretary of the Treasury, will be prohibited from possessing firearms, and this prohibition will be incorporated into national background checks.

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