Bill Detail
H.R. 2948
Congress: 119
Title
Safer Neighborhoods Gun Buyback Act of 2025
Summary
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. The BJA may distribute smart prepaid cards for a state, local, or tribal government, or gun dealer, to load funds to compensate individuals who dispose of firearms. Additionally, the bill establishes a new criminal offense for using or accepting a smart prepaid card in the acquisition or transfer of a firearm or ammunition. A violator is subject to a fine.
Sponsor
Rep. LaMonica McIver [D-NJ-10]
Status
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Status as of Sep 26, 7:24 AM · synced 5d ago
Introduced
2025-04-17
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Bill Engagement
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 governm…
Lobbyists on the case
- Coalition Against Bigger Trucks1 filing · 1 lob
- Emily Deluca2026 Q1Coalition Against Bigger Trucks · Director of Advocacy
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