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SB2652: Ghost Guns and Untraceable Firearms Act of 2023

: Richard Blumenthal (D-US) : May 25, 2026 Updated: Jul 27, 2023
Crime and law enforcement
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  1. 1Introduced (current step)
  2. 2Passed One Chamber
  3. 3Passed Both Chambers
  4. 4Became Law

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Summary

A bill to amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to ensure that all firearms are traceable, and for other purposes.

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This bill would amend federal firearms law to require that all guns be traceable, addressing what are called 'ghost guns'—firearms without serial numbers that cannot be tracked. The bill affects gun manufacturers, dealers, and anyone making firearms at home. It would make it illegal to make or sell untraceable guns without serial numbers. The bill was introduced in Congress but has not yet been voted on or moved through .

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SB2652: Ghost Guns and Untraceable Firearms Act of 2023

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