AG RESEARCH Act

Senate Bill

S. 1825

119th Congress

AG RESEARCH Act

In Committee

Introduced:May 21, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Edward Markey

D - MA

Cosponsors

6

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Finance and Financial Sector

Summary

This bill directs the government agency FinCEN to collect information from banks and other financial institutions about suspicious transactions related to gun violence. This includes monitoring purchases of firearms and accessories that could be used for acts of terrorism, as well as how the firearms market contributes to gun violence.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

Introduced5/21/2025

StatusRead twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

ChamberSenate

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AG RESEARCH Act

This bill directs the government agency FinCEN to collect information from banks and other financial institutions about suspicious transactions related to gun violence. This includes monitoring purchases of firearms and accessories that could be used for acts

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This bill directs the government agency FinCEN to collect information from banks and other financial institutions about suspicious transactions related to gun violence. This includes monitoring purchases of firearms and accessories that could be used for acts of terrorism, as well as how the firearms market contributes to gun violence.

Bill Number: 1825
Introduced: 5/21/2025
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Policy Area: Finance and Financial Sector

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Fact Sheet

Title: AG RESEARCH Act
Bill Number: 1825
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Introduced: 5/21/2025
Summary: This bill directs the government agency FinCEN to collect information from banks and other financial institutions about suspicious transactions related to gun violence. This includes monitoring purchases of firearms and accessories that could be used for acts of terrorism, as well as how the firearm

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill directs the government agency FinCEN to collect information from banks and other financial institutions about suspicious transactions related to gun violence. This includes monitoring purchases of firearms and accessories that could be used for acts of terrorism, as well as how the firearms market contributes to gun violence.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Gun Violence Prevention Through Financial Intelligence Act This bill directs the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) to collect information from financial institutions and develop an advisory regarding the reporting of suspicious transactions related to gun violence. Specifically, FinCEN must gather information and develop an advisory related to (1) the procurement of firearms and firearm accessories for the purpose of carrying out lone-wolf acts of terror, and (2) how the U.S. firearms market facilitates gun violence.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Requires FinCEN to gather information from financial institutions about suspicious transactions involving firearms and firearm accessories that could be used for lone-wolf acts of terror
Directs FinCEN to develop an advisory for financial institutions on reporting suspicious activity related to the U.S. firearms market and its connection to gun violence
Aims to use financial data and intelligence to help prevent gun violence and acts of terrorism

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this bill becomes law, financial institutions like banks and credit unions would be required to closely monitor and report any suspicious transactions related to firearms and gun violence. This could impact law-abiding gun owners and businesses in the firearms industry, who may face additional scrutiny and reporting requirements. The general public could also be affected if this helps law enforcement better identify and stop potential acts of violence.