Prevent the export of firearms and ammunition to countries where drug cartels operate.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Stop Arming Cartels Act of 2025?
The Stop Arming Cartels Act of 2025 is represented by H.R. 923 and S. 367, which have remained in committee since February 3, 2025. The House Judiciary and Ways and Means committees must act next to move these bills forward. Most legislation of this type never receives a committee vote, and the lack of action since February 2025 follows the standard pattern for the vast majority of bills introduced in Congress.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Stop Arming Cartels Act of 2025 (H.R. 923 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
No action since February 2025
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
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 H.R. 8427 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 8427 (118th) →Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from S. 2926 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 2926 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Joaquin Castro (D-TX)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.