Bills · HR 2948
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 2948Crime and Law Enforcement
Safer Neighborhoods Gun Buyback Act of 2025
INTRO APR 17· LAST ACTION APR 17
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill addresses public safety concerns by aiming to reduce the number of firearms in circulation through voluntary buyback programs. If passed, it would provide federal funding to expand or create these programs in communities nationwide, potentially leading to fewer guns on the streets. Voters concerned about gun violence might see this as a proactive step to reduce potential crime.
Conversely, those who question the effectiveness of buyback programs or are concerned about government involvement in firearm ownership might view this bill differently. If it doesn't become law, gun buyback programs would continue to operate primarily with local or state funding, without the dedicated federal financial support and standardized card system proposed here.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes a federal grant program for gun buybacks, allowing states, local governments, tribal governments, and gun dealers to apply for funds.
This provision creates a mechanism for federal funding to support gun buyback efforts nationwide, expanding their reach and resources.
PROVISION 02
Requires the use of 'smart prepaid cards' for gun purchases, loaded with 125% of the gun's market value, with potential for increased value for modified guns.
This standardizes the compensation method and offers a financial incentive greater than market value, encouraging participation.
PROVISION 03
Mandates that all firearms and ammunition collected through the program be destroyed.
This ensures that collected weapons are permanently removed from circulation, preventing their re-entry into the market.
PROVISION 04
Requires gun dealers to check if guns are stolen and report stolen firearms to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF).
This helps recover stolen property and prevents guns obtained through the program from being linked to previous crimes.
PROVISION 05
Prohibits the use of smart prepaid cards issued under this program to acquire or transfer (buy) other guns or ammunition, with a penalty for violations.
This prevents misuse of the specific program's incentive cards for new firearm purchases, ensuring the funds go towards reducing gun availability.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 31
D· New Jersey
YRS IN OFFICE
2
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DEM 31 REP 0 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSAPR 17
Introduced in House
APR 17
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 2948
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedApr 17, 2025
Last actionApr 17, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED APR 17, 2025
House BillHR 2948Crime and Law Enforcement
Safer Neighborhoods Gun Buyback Act of 2025
INTRODUCED APR 17, 2025· LAST ACTION APR 17, 2025
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READING
11 min
COSPONSORS
31
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