Bolstering Security Against Ghost Guns Act

# Bolstering Security Against Ghost Guns Act Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** This bill aims to regulate "ghost guns"—firearms that are manufactured at home or assembled from kits and lack serial numbers, making them difficult to trace. The legislation would establish requirements for how these weapons are made, sold, and tracked, similar to regulations already applied to traditionally manufactured firearms. The bill seeks to close a legal gap that has allowed individuals to build untraceable guns without going through the standard background check and registration processes required for commercial firearms. **Who It Affects:** The bill would impact gun manufacturers and sellers who produce or distribute gun-building kits and components, as well as individuals who assemble firearms at home. Law enforcement agencies would also be affected, as the regulations could help them track weapons used in crimes.

Gun rights advocates and Second Amendment groups would likely be impacted by any new restrictions. **Current Status:** As of now, HR 2698 remains in committee and has not been voted on by the full House. The bill was introduced by Representative Bennie Thompson (D-MS) but has not advanced further in the legislative process. No companion bill has been identified in the Senate.