Jonathan Jackson (D-IL)
Blair Holt Firearm Owner Licensing and Record of Sale Act of 2026
A Democratic bill with 2 Democratic cosponsors · See all 2 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill sets up a federal licensing system for people who want to own certain firearms, like handguns and certain semiautomatic rifles. It requires folks to get a firearm owner license after passing a background check and submitting fingerprints and other personal information. The legislation also creates a federal record of sale system to track the transfer of these qualifying firearms. Furthermore, the bill establishes rules for safe firearm storage around children and requires owners to report lost or stolen firearms within a specific timeframe. Finally, it outlines criminal penalties for violations related to licensing, sales records, and storage requirements.
Yes· 3 of 13
- Scored +8
Does this put more limits on buying or owning guns?
The legislation establishes a comprehensive federal firearm owner licensing system and record of sale tracking.
- Scored +7
Does this give the federal government more power?
The legislation establishes a sweeping federal licensing and tracking regime that supersedes various state-level approaches.
- Scored +6
Would children be better off under this?
Section 305 establishes child access prevention rules and safe storage mandates to protect minors from accidental shootings.
The opposite· 3 of 12
- Scored -8
Would gun owners be better off under this?
The bill imposes extensive new licensing, fees, background checks, reporting, and storage requirements on firearm owners.
- Scored -8
Does this protect the right to own guns?
The bill places significant licensing, fee, and registration requirements on the possession of common firearms.
- Scored -4
Does this protect people from being watched or searched?
The bill requires extensive personal disclosures, including mental health records and fingerprints, to government agencies.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Child Access Prevention: Section 305 makes it unlawful to keep a loaded firearm, or an unloaded firearm and ammunition, within premises under a person's control if they recklessly disregard the risk that a child can access it, leading to death or serious injury. This could protect children from accidental shootings by encouraging safer storage practices.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Licensing Requirements and Fees: Section 102 requires individuals to apply for a firearm owner license and pay a fee to the Attorney General, which may place a financial and administrative burden on citizens wishing to exercise their rights.
- Surrender of Firearms upon Revocation: Section 102 requires individuals whose firearm owner licenses are denied or revoked to surrender their license and transfer their qualifying firearms within 48 hours, which could force owners to hastily part with their property.
- Strict Reporting Penalties: Section 303 makes it a crime to fail to report the loss or theft of a qualifying firearm to the Attorney General within 72 hours of discovering it, potentially penalizing crime victims who miss the tight deadline.
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 children be better off under this? — Section 305 establishes child access prevention rules and safe storage mandates to protect minors from accidental shootings. Would Black Americans be better off under this? — The bill aims to curb disproportionate rates of gun violence affecting Black children and communities. Would students be better off under this? — Enhanced firearm safety and licensing provisions aim to reduce mass shootings and violence in schools. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — The legislation seeks to reduce high rates of firearm-related injuries and homicides within Latino communities. Would people in cities be better off under this? — The legislation focuses on reducing urban gun trafficking and violence. Would women be better off under this? — Child access prevention and domestic violence-related licensing disqualifications provide added safety for women and families. Would gun owners be better off under this? — The bill imposes extensive new licensing, fees, background checks, reporting, and storage requirements on firearm owners. Would business owners be better off under this? — Firearm dealers face substantial new federal recordkeeping and reporting regulations. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Mandatory licensing fees and administrative hurdles can disproportionately impact lower-income individuals. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — Rural gun owners may face burdensome federal licensing requirements for standard firearm possessions. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — The bill restricts firearm ownership and possession for individuals under 21 years of age.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this give the government more power to monitor people inside the country? — The bill creates federal databases for firearm owner licensing and records of sale.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The bill imposes new administrative and licensing recordkeeping burdens on licensed firearm dealers.
- Healthcare
- Does this put more money into medical research? — The bill directs the Attorney General to establish a firearm injury information clearinghouse and conduct ongoing studies.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this give the federal government more power? — The legislation establishes a sweeping federal licensing and tracking regime that supersedes various state-level approaches. Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill mandates regular public reporting on firearm injury data and administrative activities. Does this protect people from being watched or searched? — The bill requires extensive personal disclosures, including mental health records and fingerprints, to government agencies. Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts? — The bill mandates strict 48-hour firearm surrender and tight appeal timelines following license denials or revocations. Does this leave more decisions to the states? — The bill creates federal oversight standards that state firearm systems must meet to be certified.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this put more limits on buying or owning guns? — The legislation establishes a comprehensive federal firearm owner licensing system and record of sale tracking. Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The bill addresses disproportionate rates of gun violence in communities of color through preventative safety measures. Does this protect the right to own guns? — The bill places significant licensing, fee, and registration requirements on the possession of common firearms. Does this shorten or soften prison sentences? — The bill introduces new criminal penalties and felony charges for non-compliance with licensing and reporting requirements.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The bill funds research into firearm injury prevention and smart gun technology. Does this give people more control over their personal data? — The bill mandates the collection and storage of personal fingerprints and mental health records for firearm owners.
- 10/15/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/30/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
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