Optimizing Postpartum Outcomes Act of 2025

House Bill

H.R. 4074

119th Congress

Optimizing Postpartum Outcomes Act of 2025

In Committee

Introduced:Sep 4, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Don Bacon

Representative

Republican

NE-2

Cosponsors

28

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary

This bill would make it illegal to publish digital instructions that can program a 3D printer to produce or complete an unfinished firearm. The goal is to improve public safety by limiting access to these types of 'ghost guns' that can be created without going through normal background checks or regulations.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would make it illegal to publish digital instructions that can program a 3D printer to produce or complete an unfinished firearm. The goal is to improve public safety by limiting access to these types of 'ghost guns' that can be created without going through normal background checks or regulations.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

3D Printed Gun Safety Act of 2023This bill makes it unlawful to intentionally publish digital instructions that can automatically program a three-dimensional printer or similar device to produce or complete a firearm from an unfinished frame or receiver.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Bans the publication of digital instructions that can be used to 3D print or manufacture unfinished firearms
Aims to restrict access to 'ghost guns' that can be made at home without serial numbers or background checks
Applies to both commercial and non-commercial sharing of this type of digital content

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this bill becomes law, it would primarily impact individuals and groups who create and share digital blueprints or instructions for 3D printed guns. Law enforcement, gun control advocates, and the 3D printing industry could also be affected as they navigate the new restrictions. The goal is to make it harder for people to obtain untraceable firearms, but opponents may argue it infringes on free speech and technological innovation.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Subjects

Computers and information technology

Digital media

Firearms and explosives

Internet, web applications, social media

Manufacturing

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

4074, 119th Congress (2025). "Optimizing Postpartum Outcomes Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-4074