To end the epidemic of gun violence and build safer communities by strengthening Federal firearms laws and supporting gun violence research, intervention, and prevention initiatives.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill creates a comprehensive federal system to reduce gun violence by requiring licenses to own firearms, establishing "red flag" laws to temporarily remove guns from dangerous individuals, banning assault weapons and high-capacity magazines, and tightening regulations on gun dealers. It also funds research and community programs to prevent gun violence.
Who Benefits and How
Public safety organizations and communities affected by gun violence benefit from reduced access to dangerous weapons and new violence intervention programs. Law enforcement gains new tools like extreme risk protection orders to temporarily disarm individuals deemed dangerous. Public health researchers receive $120 million annually in new funding for gun violence prevention research.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Gun owners must obtain federal licenses (requiring training, background checks, and a $50-$100 fee), register assault weapons under the National Firearms Act, and face new restrictions on purchasing multiple firearms. Gun dealers face annual or triennial inspections, mandatory security upgrades, employee background check requirements, and enhanced record-keeping obligations. Firearms manufacturers face increased excise taxes (30% on guns, 50% on ammunition) and cannot sell assault weapons or silencers to civilians.
Key Provisions
- Federal license required to own any firearm or ammunition (age 21+, training, background check)
- Extreme risk protection orders allow courts to temporarily remove firearms from dangerous individuals
- Bans manufacture, sale, and possession of semiautomatic assault weapons and large capacity magazines
- Increases excise taxes on firearms to 30% and ammunition to 50%
- Requires gun dealers to implement security measures and undergo regular inspections
Evidence Chain:
This summary is generated from the full bill text using AI analysis. Expand "Detailed Analysis" below for identified beneficiaries/burden bearers.
At a Glance
What This Bill Does
Comprehensive gun violence prevention legislation that establishes federal firearms licensing, creates extreme risk protection orders, bans assault weapons, strengthens dealer regulations, and funds violence intervention programs.
Key Policy Areas
Public Safety, Firearms Regulation, Criminal Justice, Public Health, Consumer Protection, Taxation
Primary Purpose
Comprehensive gun violence prevention legislation that establishes federal firearms licensing, creates extreme risk protection orders, bans assault weapons, strengthens dealer regulations, and funds violence intervention programs.
Policy Domains
Title I - Licensing
Identified Gains
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation- Public safety advocates
- Law enforcement agencies
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation
Identified Costs
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation- Gun owners
- Prospective gun purchasers
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation
Title V - Assault Weapons and High-Capacity Magazines
Identified Gains
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation- Public safety organizations
- Communities affected by mass shootings
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation
Identified Costs
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation- Assault weapon owners
- Firearms manufacturers
- Shooting sports participants
- Silencer owners
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation
Title X - National Firearms Act
Identified Gains
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation- ATF enforcement
- Law enforcement agencies
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation
Identified Costs
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation- Assault weapon owners
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation
Title II - Universal Background Checks
Identified Gains
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation- Law enforcement agencies
- Background check system operators
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation
Identified Costs
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation- Private firearm sellers
- Gun show vendors
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation
Title IV - Extreme Risk Protection Orders
Identified Gains
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation- Law enforcement agencies
- Families of at-risk individuals
- Potential victims of gun violence
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation
Identified Costs
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation- Individuals subject to protection orders
- Gun rights advocates
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation
Title IX - Community Violence Intervention
Identified Gains
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation- Community organizations
- Public health researchers
- High-violence communities
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation
Title VI - Multiple Firearm Sales
Identified Gains
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation- Law enforcement agencies
- Communities affected by trafficking
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation
Identified Costs
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation- Gun collectors
- Firearm traffickers
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation
Title III - Firearms Safety
Identified Gains
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation- Domestic violence victims
- Schools and universities
- Children in gun-owning households
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation
Identified Costs
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation- Gun owners
- Firearm lock manufacturers
- Individuals with domestic violence history
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation
Title VII - Firearm Dealer Requirements
Identified Gains
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation- ATF enforcement
- Communities near gun stores
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation
Identified Costs
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation- Licensed firearm dealers
- Gun store employees
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation
Title VIII - Firearm Taxes
Identified Gains
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation- Violence prevention programs
- Federal revenue
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation
Identified Costs
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation- Firearms manufacturers
- Ammunition manufacturers
- Gun purchasers
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMs. Warren (for herself, Mr. Booker, Mr. Markey, and Ms. …
Stakeholder Effects
cui bono?How this legislation distributes effects. Mention counts reflect frequency, not effect magnitude.
3D printer users making firearms, All firearm owners, Assault weapon owners
Positive-direction: Assault weapon owners seeking to sell, Silencer and muffler owners
Negative-direction: 3D printer users making firearms, All firearm owners, Bump stock owners, Concealed carry permit holders, Current assault weapon owners, Frequent gun purchasers, Grandfathered assault weapon owners, Gun collectors, Gun owners and prospective purchasers, Gun owners with children, Gun purchasers, Home firearm builders, Individual gun owners in participating states, Individuals aged 18-20, Individuals subject to orders across state lines, Individuals subject to protection orders, Individuals with domestic violence history, Private firearm sellers, Prospective gun owners, Silencer owners
All licensed firearms dealers, Assault weapon retailers, Firearms dealers
Licensed firearms dealers faces effects in multiple directions
Ammunition manufacturers, Ammunition producers, Assault weapon manufacturers
Positive-direction: Gun safe and lock manufacturers, Security equipment suppliers
Negative-direction: Ammunition manufacturers, Ammunition producers, Assault weapon manufacturers, Bump stock and trigger crank manufacturers, Firearm lock manufacturers, Firearm safety device manufacturers, Firearms manufacturers, Firearms manufacturers and importers, Ghost gun kit manufacturers, Gun safe manufacturers, Silencer manufacturers
ATF and law enforcement, ATF inspection and enforcement, ATF inspection personnel
Positive-direction: Law enforcement agencies, State and local law enforcement, State law enforcement agencies
Negative-direction: ATF and law enforcement, ATF inspection and enforcement, ATF inspection personnel, ATF registration division, ATF/Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, FBI records division, Federal law enforcement agencies
CDC and NIH, Consumer Product Safety Commission, Department of Justice
Positive-direction: CDC and NIH, Federal revenue, Indian Tribes
Negative-direction: Consumer Product Safety Commission, Department of Justice, Department of Justice/ATF, Federal courts and marshals, Senate Judiciary Committee
Local governmental entities, State and local governments, State and tribal courts
Positive-direction: Local governmental entities, State and local governments, State governments, State governments enacting red flag laws, State governments implementing licensing
Negative-direction: State and tribal courts, State courts and law enforcement
Domestic violence victims, Families of at-risk individuals, High-violence communities
Colleges and universities, Universities with public health programs
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_secretary"
- → Secretary of Homeland Security
- "the_attorney_general"
- → Attorney General
- "the_attorney_general"
- → Attorney General
- "the_commission"
- → Consumer Product Safety Commission
- "the_director"
- → Director of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts
- "the_attorney_general"
- → Attorney General
- "the_attorney_general"
- → Attorney General
- "the_attorney_general"
- → Attorney General
- "the_attorney_general"
- → Attorney General
- "the_secretary"
- → Secretary of Health and Human Services
- "the_attorney_general"
- → Attorney General
Note: The Secretary refers to Secretary of Homeland Security in Title I licensing context but Secretary of Health and Human Services in Title IX community violence intervention context
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
Spouse, former spouse, parent of a child, cohabitant, dating partner, or any other individual similarly situated to a spouse
A court order prohibiting an individual from purchasing, possessing, or receiving a firearm or ammunition to reduce risk of firearm-related death or injury
A semiautomatic rifle, pistol, or shotgun with certain military-style features including detachable magazines, pistol grips, folding stocks, or grenade launchers
The part of a weapon that provides the action or housing for the hammer, bolt, breechblock, and firing mechanism, including blanks and unfinished versions
A magazine, belt, drum, feed strip, or similar device that has a capacity of, or can be readily restored or converted to accept, more than 10 rounds of ammunition
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