HR 4074 United States House · 118th Congress

3D Printed Gun Safety Act of 2023

HR 4074, the 3D Printed Gun Safety Act of 2023, prohibits distributing online digital instructions (like 3D printer files) that can automatically create firearms or firearm parts. It directly affects individuals or entities sharing such digital files over the internet. The bill adds a new federal law making it unlawful to intentionally distribute these files, aiming to prevent untraceable firearms from being made without serial numbers, which law enforcement cannot track in criminal investigations. This addresses concerns that 3D-printed guns evade detection and undermine firearm tracing systems.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Jun 13, 2023 Last action Jun 13, 2023