HR-2790 — GOSAFE Act | YourVoice.Now

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Bans a list of semi-automatic guns and magazines over 10 rounds — you keep what you own now.

Gun Laws

Guns you already own — you could keep them legally

A gas-operated gun made and sold before the law takes effect stays legal for its owner. You could pass it to a close family member. But it would have to go through a licensed dealer, who runs a background check.

Paperwork at gun sales — dealer records that you saw the banned list

Before any gun sale, a licensed dealer would have to record that the buyer saw the list of banned models. This applies even when the gun being sold is not banned.

Prison time for banned guns — up to 12 months and $5,000

Each violation of the new gun or magazine rules could bring up to a year in prison, a fine up to $5,000, or both. Every separate offense counts on its own.

Minimum 2-year sentence — added for felonies done with a banned gun

Holding a banned gas-operated gun while committing another federal crime punishable by over a year adds at least 2 years, and up to 10. It can also add a fine up to $250,000.

Cash for turning in banned guns — states may use federal grants

States and cities could spend federal Byrne justice grant money to pay owners who hand in banned guns or magazines. Nothing in the bill requires them to run such a program.

Government approval for new gun designs — decision within 240 days

Any semi-automatic gun designed after the law takes effect would need federal approval first. Makers would send specs, a real sample, and a fee. They could appeal a denial in court.

Gas-operated semi-automatic guns — sale and possession become federal crimes

A gas-operated gun uses gas from a fired round to load the next one. Only models the ATF puts on a published list would be banned, and that list is due within 180 days.

Devices that speed up firing — banned along with modified guns

Any part or device built to raise a gun's rate of fire would be illegal to own or sell. So would a semi-automatic gun that has been changed to fire faster.

Magazines over 10 rounds — no longer made or sold

The limit covers magazines, drums, belts, and feed strips that can be taken off and swapped. Devices built only for .22 rimfire ammunition are left out.

Passing on magazines you already own — all transfers banned

You could keep a large magazine you lawfully bought before the law takes effect. But selling it, gifting it, or handing it to family would be a crime.

Corporate Benefits

Nuclear plant security exemption — banned guns and magazines still allowed

Companies licensed to run nuclear sites could still buy banned guns and magazines. They would use them to guard the site. Their contractors could too.

Transparency & Accountability

Public list of banned guns — ATF must publish and keep it updated

Within 180 days, the ATF would have to publish the list of banned gas-operated guns and keep it updated. Taking a gun off the list would require clear and convincing evidence.

Right to sue ATF — only when a gun leaves the banned list

Any person could ask a federal court to undo a decision that takes a gun off the banned list. There is no matching right to challenge a gun being added.

Congress's yearly say over gun taxes — money goes straight to ATF

A new Firearm Safety Trust Fund would collect federal gun taxes and maker fees. The ATF could spend that money without waiting for Congress's yearly funding bills.

More about this bill

Owning, buying, or selling certain semi-automatic guns would become a federal crime. The ban would reach only gas-operated models that the government puts on a list. The ATF, the federal gun agency, would publish that list within 180 days. Guns that use a bolt, lever, or pump action could not go on it. Neither could revolvers, single-shot guns, semi-automatic shotguns, or most .22 rimfire guns. New magazines, drums, and belts that hold more than 10 rounds would also be barred. So would devices that make a gun fire faster. Guns and magazines you already own would stay legal to keep. You could hand such a gun to a close family member. That transfer would have to go through a licensed dealer, who would run a background check. Large magazines are stricter. You could keep yours, but you could never sell it or give it away. Buying any gun from a dealer would take one more step. The dealer would have to record that you saw the banned-gun list. Breaking these rules would bring a fine up to $5,000, up to 12 months in prison, or both. Each offense counts on its own. Having a banned gun while committing another federal felony would add 2 to 10 years. That count also carries a fine up to $250,000. States and cities could use federal Byrne grants to pay people who turn in banned guns or magazines. Gun makers would need federal approval before selling any semi-automatic design created after the law takes effect. The ATF would have 240 days to decide, and makers would pay a fee.

Congressional Summary

Gas-Operated Semi-Automatic Firearms Exclusion Act or the GOSAFE ActThis bill establishes a framework to regulate gas-operated semiautomatic firearms and large capacity ammunition feeding devices under federal firearms laws.First, the bill generally prohibits the import, sale, manufacture, transfer, receipt, or possession ofa firearm that is or is modified to operate as a prohibited gas-operated semiautomatic firearm;a combination of parts that modify or can be assembled into a prohibited gas-operated semiautomatic firearm, or that produce an unlawful gas-operated semiautomatic cycling action;a device or combination of parts designed to materially increase the rate of fire of a semiautomatic firearm; ora firearm that is modified to materially increase the rate of fire.Second, the bill generally prohibits (1) the import, sale, manufacture, transfer, or receipt of a large capacity ammunition feeding device; or (2) the possession of a large capacity ammunition feeding device manufactured after the date of enactment. A violation is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to 12 months, or both, for each violation. In addition, an individual who possesses a prohibited gas-operated semiautomatic firearm during a federal felony offense is subject to additional penalties—a fine, a mandatory minimum prison term of two years, or both.Finally, the bill allows a state or local government to use Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program funds to compensate individuals who surrender gas-operated semiautomatic firearms and large capacity ammunition feeding devices under a buy-back program.

Details

Congress: 119th
Chamber: House
Status: summarized
Action: Introduced in House
Action Date: 2025-04-09
Date Added: 2026-05-16
Source: Congress.gov →

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