New electronic database would help law enforcement trace firearms.
This bill would require the government to create a new electronic, searchable database for firearm transaction records. This database would help federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies trace firearms for investigations. It would also allow firearm dealers to submit records electronically or clear out old paper records.
Today, there is no specific requirement for the National Tracing Center to keep firearm transaction records in electronic, searchable databases. Licensed dealers keep records, but there's no mandated way for them to submit them electronically or easily clear out old paper records into a central system. If this bill passes, the National Tracing Center would be required to create and maintain these electronic databases within three years. Licensed dealers would gain the option to submit records electronically or relinquish old paper records, and law enforcement would have specific, restricted access to these new searchable databases.
HR 6223 · 119th Congress · November 20, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 10/10
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