H.R. 2948 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
Safer Neighborhoods Gun Buyback Act of 2025
H.R. 2948 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) was introduced on Apr 17, 2025, sponsored by LaMonica McIver with 31 co-sponsors.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Apr 17, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 31
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
Safer Neighborhoods Gun Buyback Act of 2025 This bill authorizes the Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) to make grants to state, local, or tribal governments, or gun dealers, to conduct gun buyback programs. Gun dealers must turn over any collected firearms to the appropriate government agency, as specified.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
LaMonica McIver (D-NJ). Co-sponsors: 31 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 17, 2025
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (Apr 17, 2025)
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- S. 307: Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act
- S. 6: Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act
- H.R. 21: Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act
- H.R. 27: HALT Fentanyl Act
- H.R. 35: Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act
- H.R. 38: Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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