A Republican bill with 23 Republican cosponsors · See all 23 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Stop Illegal Alien Cops Act," proposes an amendment to title 18 of the United States Code. It seeks to expand the scope of current laws regarding firearm and ammunition possession. Specifically, it aims to ensure that prohibitions on certain aliens possessing firearms and ammunition apply to the use of those items by government entities.
Yes
- Scored +5
Does this put more limits on buying or owning guns?
The bill expands firearm possession prohibitions to include the use of firearms and ammunition by certain government entities.
- Scored +2
Does this tighten control of the border?
The bill targets the possession and use of firearms by specific classes of non-citizens, which aligns with border-related security frameworks.
The opposite· 3 of 4
- Scored -3
Would immigrants be better off under this?
The bill targets legal prohibitions specifically concerning the status of 'certain aliens'.
- Scored -2
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?
The bill's focus on 'certain aliens' may disproportionately affect immigrant populations often associated with these demographics.
- Scored -2
Would gun owners be better off under this?
The bill imposes new restrictions on the possession and use of firearms and ammunition.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Expansion of firearm prohibitions: The bill amends section 925(a)(1) of title 18 to include subsections (d)(5), (d)(9), (g)(5), and (g)(9) of section 922. This would apply the prohibition on firearms and ammunition possession by certain aliens to government entities (Section 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the provided text.
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 immigrants be better off under this? — The bill targets legal prohibitions specifically concerning the status of 'certain aliens'. Would gun owners be better off under this? — The bill imposes new restrictions on the possession and use of firearms and ammunition. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — The bill's focus on 'certain aliens' may disproportionately affect immigrant populations often associated with these demographics.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this put more limits on buying or owning guns? — The bill expands firearm possession prohibitions to include the use of firearms and ammunition by certain government entities. Does this tighten control of the border? — The bill targets the possession and use of firearms by specific classes of non-citizens, which aligns with border-related security frameworks.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts? — The bill restricts the ability of certain government entities to possess and use firearms and ammunition.
- 3/19/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/17/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 3/4/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/25/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 19 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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Sheri BiggsRepublican · South Carolina
Mike CollinsRepublican · Georgia
Scott DesJarlaisRepublican · Tennessee
Mike EzellRepublican · Mississippi
Russ FulcherRepublican · Idaho
Russell FryRepublican · South Carolina
Randy FineRepublican · Florida
Paul GosarRepublican · Arizona
Clay HigginsRepublican · Louisiana
Harriet HagemanRepublican · Wyoming
Pat HarriganRepublican · North Carolina
Young KimRepublican · California
Anna Paulina LunaRepublican · Florida
Barry MooreRepublican · Alabama
Cory MillsRepublican · Florida
John McGuireRepublican · Virginia
Andrew OglesRepublican · Tennessee
John RoseRepublican · Tennessee
Chip RoyRepublican · Texas
Michael RulliRepublican · Ohio
Pete StauberRepublican · Minnesota
Matt Van EppsRepublican · Tennessee
Rudy YakymRepublican · Indiana