Congress·In Committee·H.R. 1773
Federal Firearms Licensee Protection Act of 2025
Gun Store Theft: Increased Penalties
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Stalled
No legislative action in over 90 days.
Legislative Progress
House
Key Points
- This bill, introduced by Mr. Rutherford, would significantly increase the punishment for anyone who steals a gun from a licensed gun store, manufacturer, or importer. It also applies to people who try to steal guns but fail.
- Under the new rules, the maximum prison sentence for these crimes would jump to 20 years. Currently, federal law often carries shorter maximum sentences for these specific types of thefts.
- The bill sets new mandatory minimum sentences. If someone breaks into a gun business to steal weapons (burglary), they must serve at least 3 years in prison. If they use force or threats to take guns (robbery), they must serve at least 5 years.
- The goal is to discourage criminals from targeting gun stores, which are often hit by "smash-and-grab" robberies. Supporters believe tougher sentences will help keep stolen weapons off the streets and out of the hands of violent criminals.
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Milestones
2 milestones2 actions
Mar 3, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Mar 3, 2025
Introduced in House
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Federal Firearms Licensee Protection Act of 2025
Bill NumberHR 1773
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Data Sources
Sponsor
Cosponsors
(79)D: 3R: 76
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