Veterans Border Patrol Training Act

House Bill

H.R. 4160

119th Congress

Veterans Border Patrol Training Act

In Committee

Introduced:Jun 26, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Christopher H. Smith

Representative

Republican

NJ-4

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary

This bill aims to update the federal laws regulating undetectable firearms. It would require firearms to contain detectable material, even after the removal of grips, stocks, and magazines. The bill also expands the exceptions to allow certain firearms, like those made for the U.S. military, to be exempt from these requirements.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

SponsorChristopher H. Smith (R-NJ)

Introduced6/26/2025

StatusReferred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.

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Veterans Border Patrol Training Act

This bill aims to update the federal laws regulating undetectable firearms. It would require firearms to contain detectable material, even after the removal of grips, stocks, and magazines. The bill also expands the exceptions to allow certain firearms, like t

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This bill aims to update the federal laws regulating undetectable firearms. It would require firearms to contain detectable material, even after the removal of grips, stocks, and magazines. The bill also expands the exceptions to allow certain firearms, like those made for the U.S. military, to be exempt from these requirements.

Bill Number: 4160
Sponsor: Christopher H. Smith (R-NJ)
Introduced: 6/26/2025
Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Policy Area: Crime and Law Enforcement

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Fact Sheet

Title: Veterans Border Patrol Training Act
Bill Number: 4160
Sponsor: Christopher H. Smith (R-NJ)
Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Introduced: 6/26/2025
Summary: This bill aims to update the federal laws regulating undetectable firearms. It would require firearms to contain detectable material, even after the removal of grips, stocks, and magazines. The bill also expands the exceptions to allow certain firearms, like those made for the U.S. military, to be e

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill aims to update the federal laws regulating undetectable firearms. It would require firearms to contain detectable material, even after the removal of grips, stocks, and magazines. The bill also expands the exceptions to allow certain firearms, like those made for the U.S. military, to be exempt from these requirements.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Undetectable Firearms Modernization ActThis bill revises the federal statutory framework regulating the manufacture, possession, sale, import, shipment, delivery, receipt, or transfer of undetectable firearms.Current law requires firearms to be detectable by walk-through metal detectors after the removal of grips, stocks, and magazines. Specifically, firearms must be as detectable as a security exemplar (i.e., a piece of stainless steel that is 3.7 ounces and in a shape resembling a handgun). There are exceptions, including for firearms manufactured for or sold to U.S. military or intelligence agencies.This bill requires firearms to contain detectable material after the removal of all parts other than major components. It defines detectable material as material that produces a magnetic field equivalent to that produced by 3.7 ounces of stainless steel. The bill also revises and broadens the exceptions to include firearms (1) received by, in the possession of, or under the control of the United States; or (2) produced pursuant to a contract with the United States.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Requires firearms to contain detectable material, even after the removal of parts like grips and magazines
Defines 'detectable material' as material that produces a magnetic field similar to 3.7 ounces of stainless steel
Expands exceptions to include firearms owned by the U.S. government or produced under a U.S. contract
Modifies the current law, which only requires firearms to be detectable with their grips, stocks, and magazines in place

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would impact firearm manufacturers and anyone who owns or purchases firearms. It aims to make it harder for undetectable firearms to be created or obtained, which could affect law enforcement efforts to detect and prevent certain types of weapons. The changes could also impact the supply and availability of certain firearms for civilian and military use.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

4160, 119th Congress (2025). "Veterans Border Patrol Training Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-4160

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