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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS

Senate BillS 1374Crime and Law Enforcement

BUMP Act

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WHAT THE BILL DOES

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This bill matters because it addresses concerns about public safety related to firearms that can fire rapidly, similar to automatic weapons. If it becomes law, it would significantly restrict the availability and ownership of 'bump stocks' and similar devices or modifications that increase a firearm's rate of fire. This change could be seen as closing a loophole in existing gun laws, making it harder for individuals to acquire weapons capable of causing mass casualties quickly.

If the bill does not pass, these devices and modifications would generally remain legal for civilian purchase and use, depending on state laws. Voters should care because it represents a legislative effort to control certain types of firearm accessories and modifications, impacting both the rights of gun owners and broader public safety discussions.

KEY PROVISIONS

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PROVISION 01

Defines 'semiautomatic firearm' as a firearm that fires one cartridge per trigger pull, using energy to prepare for the next shot, but is not a machinegun.

This definition is crucial as it sets the scope for what types of firearms are subject to the bill's prohibitions and registration requirements.

PROVISION 02

Prohibits the import, sale, manufacture, transfer, receipt, or possession of devices designed to materially increase a semiautomatic firearm's rate of fire or make it approximate a machinegun.

This directly bans items like bump stocks and other conversion devices often used in high-casualty events.

PROVISION 03

Prohibits semi-automatic firearms that have been modified in any way that materially increases their rate of fire or makes them approximate a machinegun.

This extends the ban beyond just separate devices to include firearms that are themselves altered for rapid firing.

PROVISION 04

Requires individuals who lawfully own or possess a modified semiautomatic firearm (as described in the prohibition) before the law's enactment to register it within 120 days.

This provision creates a registry for existing modified firearms, allowing continued lawful ownership only upon registration.

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APR 9

Introduced in Senate

INTROREFERRAL

APR 9

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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BILL INFO

TypeSenate Bill

NumberS 1374

Congress119th

StatusIn Committee

IntroducedApr 9, 2025

Last actionApr 9, 2025

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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED APR 9, 2025

Senate BillS 1374Crime and Law Enforcement

BUMP Act

INTRODUCED APR 9, 2025· LAST ACTION APR 9, 2025

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Passed House
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To President
Became Law

WHAT THE BILL DOES

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KEY PROVISIONS

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Defines 'semiautomatic firearm' as a firearm that fires one cartridge per trigger pull, using energy to prepare for the next shot, but is not a machinegun.

This definition is crucial as it sets the scope for what types of firearms are subject to the bill's prohibitions and registration requirements.

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Prohibits the import, sale, manufacture, transfer, receipt, or possession of devices designed to materially increase a semiautomatic firearm's rate of fire or make it approximate a machinegun.

This directly bans items like bump stocks and other conversion devices often used in high-casualty events.

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Prohibits semi-automatic firearms that have been modified in any way that materially increases their rate of fire or makes them approximate a machinegun.

This extends the ban beyond just separate devices to include firearms that are themselves altered for rapid firing.

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Requires individuals who lawfully own or possess a modified semiautomatic firearm (as described in the prohibition) before the law's enactment to register it within 120 days.

This provision creates a registry for existing modified firearms, allowing continued lawful ownership only upon registration.

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120 days after the date of enactment

Unlawful to import, sell, manufacture, transfer, receive, or possess prohibited machinegun conversion devices or illegally modified semiautomatic firearms.

Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment

Lawfully owned or possessed semiautomatic firearms modified as described in the bill must be registered.

PENALTIES & ENFORCEMENT

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TYPE	AMOUNT	WHO
criminal	Fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 10 years, or both.	Any person who violates the prohibition on machinegun conversion devices or illegal modifications of semiautomatic firearms, or fails to register a lawfully owned modified semiautomatic firearm as required.

GLOSSARY

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Semiautomatic firearm: A firearm that fires one shot each time the trigger is pulled, uses part of the energy from firing to eject the spent shell, load a new bullet, and prepare to fire again, but is not a machinegun (which fires continuously with one trigger pull).
Machinegun conversion device: A manual, power-driven, or electronic accessory primarily designed to be attached to a semiautomatic firearm to significantly increase its firing speed or make it fire like a machinegun.
Rate of fire: How quickly a firearm can shoot bullets, typically measured in rounds per minute.
Chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code: A section of U.S. federal law that deals with firearms regulations, including sales, possession, and manufacturing.
National Firearms Act: A federal law from 1934 that imposes taxes and regulations on the manufacture, sale, and possession of certain firearms, such as machineguns, short-barreled rifles and shotguns, and silencers.

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