Crime Gun Tracing Modernization Act of 2025

# Crime Gun Tracing Modernization Act of 2025 - Summary **What the Bill Does:** The Crime Gun Tracing Modernization Act of 2025 would update the federal systems and processes used to trace firearms recovered at crime scenes back to their origins and owners. The bill aims to modernize technology and procedures at the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), which currently manages the National Tracing Center—the federal database used to track guns involved in crimes. **Who It Affects and Key Details:** The bill would primarily affect law enforcement agencies investigating gun crimes, as well as the ATF. It would likely improve the speed and accuracy of tracing guns used in criminal activity, which could help police solve cases more efficiently.

The bill is currently in committee, meaning it has been introduced but not yet voted on by the full House of Representatives. **Current Status:** As of now, HR 6223 remains in committee review stage and has not advanced to a floor vote. The bill was sponsored by Representative Nellie Pou (D-NJ), and its passage would require approval from both the House and Senate before being sent to the President for signature.