DOGE BROS Act

Senate Bill

S. 1819

119th Congress

DOGE BROS Act

In Committee

Introduced:May 20, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Edward Markey

D - MA

Cosponsors

28

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary

The DOGE BROS Act would make it illegal to publish instructions that could be used to create 3D-printed firearms. This aims to improve public safety by preventing the spread of these difficult-to-regulate weapons.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Introduced5/20/2025

StatusRead twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

ChamberSenate

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DOGE BROS Act

The DOGE BROS Act would make it illegal to publish instructions that could be used to create 3D-printed firearms. This aims to improve public safety by preventing the spread of these difficult-to-regulate weapons.

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The DOGE BROS Act would make it illegal to publish instructions that could be used to create 3D-printed firearms. This aims to improve public safety by preventing the spread of these difficult-to-regulate weapons.

Bill Number: 1819
Introduced: 5/20/2025
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Policy Area: Crime and Law Enforcement

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Fact Sheet

Title: DOGE BROS Act
Bill Number: 1819
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Introduced: 5/20/2025
Summary: The DOGE BROS Act would make it illegal to publish instructions that could be used to create 3D-printed firearms. This aims to improve public safety by preventing the spread of these difficult-to-regulate weapons.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

The DOGE BROS Act would make it illegal to publish instructions that could be used to create 3D-printed firearms. This aims to improve public safety by preventing the spread of these difficult-to-regulate weapons.

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 publishing digital instructions that can be used to 3D print firearms
Applies to unfinished gun parts like frames and receivers, not just complete firearms
Intended to curb the proliferation of homemade, untraceable 'ghost guns'

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If enacted, this bill would primarily impact individuals and organizations that currently publish or host 3D gun design files online. It could also affect hobbyists and enthusiasts who 3D print their own firearms at home. The goal is to reduce the availability of these self-made, unregistered weapons, which have become an increasing public safety concern.

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

1819, 119th Congress (2025). "DOGE BROS Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-s-1819

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