Increase federal oversight and accountability for licensed firearm dealers to prevent illegal gun sales.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Keeping Gun Dealers Honest Act of 2025?
The Keeping Gun Dealers Honest Act of 2025, known as S. 2155, has remained in the Senate Committee on the Judiciary since June 23, 2025. The committee members must act next to hold a vote, but the binding constraint is that most federal bills never receive a committee hearing or vote. This outcome is standard for legislation, as committee inaction is the most common way for a bill to end its lifecycle.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Keeping Gun Dealers Honest Act of 2025 (S. 2155 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
No action since June 2025
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
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.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from S. 1826 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 1826 (118th) →
Vehicles
Who’s behind it
Edward Markey (D-MA)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.