This bill makes illegal interstate transportation of fireworks a federal money laundering offense. Currently, illegally transporting fireworks across state lines carries a maximum penalty of one year in prison, but the bill would allow prosecutors to charge violators under money laundering statutes, which carry sentences up to twenty years and provide stronger investigative tools. The legislation targets criminal networks that profit from trafficking fireworks and using the proceeds to finance other illegal activities like drug trafficking. Congress found that illegal fireworks trafficking generates substantial black-market profits, causes serious public safety risks including injuries and deaths, and is often connected to organized crime. The bill was introduced in May 2026 and referred to the House Judiciary Committee but includes no specific appropriations or implementation timeline.
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