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Ban the sale and possession of devices that allow semi-automatic firearms to fire like machine guns.

One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.

Known asBUMP ActBUMP Act of 2023

What’s happening with BUMP Act?

The BUMP Act, introduced as S. 1374, has remained in the Senate Committee on the Judiciary since April 8, 2025. The committee members must act next to hold a vote, but the bill faces the binding constraint of committee inaction, which is how most legislation ends in Congress. Historical data shows that the vast majority of bills never receive a committee vote, making this outcome a common pattern for proposed laws.

Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.

Where it stands

Now carried by BUMP Act (S. 1374 (119th)) →

Legislative Progress

Senate

No action since April 2025

House
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How we got here

Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.

  1. Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025

    Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.

  2. Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025

    Reintroduced from S. 1909 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.

    S. 1909 (118th)

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Who’s behind it

Martin Heinrich (D-NM)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.