A Republican bill with 41 Republican cosponsors · See all 41 cosponsors
Last activity — Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 8.
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
What this bill would do
The FIREARM Act provides firearm licensees with an opportunity to correct statutory and regulatory violations. Under this bill, the Attorney General is prohibited from seeking to revoke or deny a license for self-reported violations, provided they are not uncorrectable or involve transfers to prohibited persons. The Act requires the Attorney General to assist licensees in correcting such violations through instructions and compliance training. It also establishes a process for actual notice and a 30-business-day grace period to correct violations before enforcement actions are taken. Furthermore, the bill allows for direct judicial review of license revocations or denials. Finally, the Act applies retroactively to licenses revoked or denied under the Enhanced Regulatory Enforcement Policy.
Yes· 3 of 6
- Scored +7
Does this protect the right to own guns?
The bill enhances protections for firearm licensees and provides judicial review of license revocations.
- Scored +6
Would business owners be better off under this?
Firearm retailers benefit from more predictable enforcement and paths to license restoration.
- Scored +6
Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?
The bill enhances due process by allowing for judicial review and stays of license revocations.
The opposite
- Scored -5
Does this put more limits on buying or owning guns?
The bill limits the ability of the Attorney General to enforce certain firearm regulations and revoke licenses.
- Scored -4
Does this give the federal government more power?
The bill restricts the discretionary power of the Attorney General and federal agencies.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Opportunity to Correct Mistakes: The Attorney General may not bring enforcement actions to revoke or deny a license for self-reported violations, provided the violation is correctable (Section 2(b)(2)(A)).
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Guidance and Assistance: For self-reported violations, the Attorney General is required to assist the licensee in correcting the issue and provide instructions and compliance training to help avoid future repetitions (Section 2(b)(2)(B)).
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Protection Through Notice: Before initiating an enforcement action, the Attorney General must provide the licensee with actual notice, which includes a detailed explanation of the violation and all available evidence (Section 2(b)(3)(A)).
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Grace Period for Compliance: Licensees are given a 30-business-day window after receiving notice to correct a violation before an enforcement action can be initiated (Section 2(b)(3)(A)-(B)).
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Judicial Oversight: If a license holder or applicant is aggrieved by a decision to deny or revoke a license, they may file a petition for judicial review in a United States district court (Section 2(c)(3)(A)).
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Stay of Revocation: If a petition for judicial review is filed, the Attorney General must stay the effective date of the revocation until the court issues a judgment (Section 2(c)(3)(B)).
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License Restoration: For those whose licenses were revoked or denied under the Enhanced Regulatory Enforcement Policy, the Attorney General must provide an opportunity to reapply for a license if the licensee demonstrates compliance and corrective action (Section 3(b)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Exceptions for Uncorrectable Violations: The protections against enforcement actions do not apply if the violation is "uncorrectable," such as when a licensee transfers a firearm to a prohibited person (Section 2(b)(2)(A)(i) and Section 2(a)(41)).
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Risk of Enforcement Despite Corrections: An enforcement action can still be brought even if a violation was corrected if the violation involved a prohibited transfer of a firearm or another uncorrectable violation that creates a direct and acute risk of death or serious bodily injury (Section 2(b)(4)).
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Denial of Correction Opportunity: The Attorney General may deny a licensee the opportunity to correct a violation if the violation cannot be corrected within the provided grace period or with the assistance offered (Section 2(b)(3)(C)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would business owners be better off under this? — Firearm retailers benefit from more predictable enforcement and paths to license restoration. Would gun owners be better off under this? — The bill provides more stability for those involved in the legal firearm industry.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts? — The bill enhances due process by allowing for judicial review and stays of license revocations. Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill mandates actual notice and provides detailed explanations of violations to licensees. Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill restricts the discretionary power of the Attorney General and federal agencies.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The bill provides regulatory relief and opportunities for license restoration to firearm retailers.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this protect the right to own guns? — The bill enhances protections for firearm licensees and provides judicial review of license revocations. Does this put more limits on buying or owning guns? — The bill limits the ability of the Attorney General to enforce certain firearm regulations and revoke licenses.
- 9/16/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/10/2025
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 8.
- 7/25/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/2/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/25/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/23/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/10/2025
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 6/9/2025
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 6/6/2025
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 6/5/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 27 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Lauren BoebertRepublican · Colorado
Gus BilirakisRepublican · Florida
Don BaconRepublican · Nebraska
Andy BiggsRepublican · Arizona
Tim BurchettRepublican · Tennessee
Andrew ClydeRepublican · Georgia
Dan CrenshawRepublican · Texas
Mike CollinsRepublican · Georgia
Scott DesJarlaisRepublican · Tennessee
Troy DowningRepublican · Montana
Chuck EdwardsRepublican · North Carolina
Gabe EvansRepublican · Colorado
Michelle FischbachRepublican · Minnesota
Scott FranklinRepublican · Florida
Brett GuthrieRepublican · Kentucky
Michael GuestRepublican · Mississippi
Craig GoldmanRepublican · Texas
Andy HarrisRepublican · Maryland
Clay HigginsRepublican · Louisiana
Diana HarshbargerRepublican · Tennessee
Ashley HinsonRepublican · Iowa
Wesley HuntRepublican · Texas
Jeff HurdRepublican · Colorado
Mike KellyRepublican · Pennsylvania
David KustoffRepublican · Tennessee
Anna Paulina LunaRepublican · Florida
Mary MillerRepublican · Illinois
Cory MillsRepublican · Florida
Richard McCormickRepublican · Georgia
Mark MessmerRepublican · Indiana
John RutherfordRepublican · Florida
John RoseRepublican · Tennessee
Pete SessionsRepublican · Texas
Elise StefanikRepublican · New York
Pete StauberRepublican · Minnesota
W. SteubeRepublican · Florida
Claudia TenneyRepublican · New York
Jefferson Van DrewRepublican · New Jersey
Derrick Van OrdenRepublican · Wisconsin
Randy WeberRepublican · Texas
Roger WilliamsRepublican · Texas