Deepening Federal Tracking of Firearms Through Mandatory eTrace

Description

This bill requires law enforcement agencies to use the ATF's eTrace system to track and share data on recovered firearms, and classifies ATF investigators as peace officers for certain investigations. It expands centralized gun tracing databases that can be used to target lawful gun owners rather than just violent criminals. CPAC opposes expanding federal-style gun tracking systems that erode Second Amendment protections and opposed this bill. The House passed this bill on 2025-04-08 by a vote of 75-40. The bill later became law.