Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)
Blair Holt Firearm Owner Licensing and Record of Sale Act of 2026
A Democratic bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Read twice and referred to the 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 establishes a federal licensing system for purchasers and owners of certain firearms, specifically handguns and certain semiautomatic rifles. It requires individuals to obtain a firearm owner license after passing a background check and meeting specific requirements. The legislation creates a federal record of sale system to track firearm transfers through licensed dealers. It also mandates safe storage practices around children and requires reporting for lost or stolen firearms. Additionally, the bill outlines criminal penalties for violations and details rules for license denials, revocations, and renewals.
Yes· 3 of 12
- Scored +8
Does this put more limits on buying or owning guns?
The bill establishes a comprehensive federal licensing and record of sale system for handguns and certain rifles to restrict firearm access to prohibited persons.
- Scored +6
Would children be better off under this?
Child access prevention rules and background checks help protect minors from accidental shootings and gun violence.
- Scored +6
Does this give the federal government more power?
The bill significantly expands federal authority by creating a nationwide firearm licensing system and federal record of sale database.
The opposite· 3 of 7
- Scored -7
Would gun owners be better off under this?
Gun owners face mandatory licensing fees, background checks, registration, and strict reporting requirements for lost or stolen firearms.
- Scored -7
Does this protect the right to own guns?
The legislation imposes significant new licensing, registration, and reporting burdens on lawful firearm owners and purchasers.
- Scored -4
Does this protect people from being watched or searched?
The creation of a federal record of sale system and mandatory mental health record disclosures impact individual privacy rights.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 102 and Section 201: These sections require individuals to obtain a firearm owner license and pass a background check before purchasing or possessing qualifying firearms, which could help keep firearms out of the hands of criminals and youth.
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Section 303: This section requires firearm owners to report the loss or theft of a firearm to the Attorney General within 72 hours, which may assist law enforcement in tracking missing weapons and preventing illegal use.
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Section 305: This section establishes child access prevention rules, making it unlawful to leave a loaded firearm or an unloaded firearm and ammunition where a child can access it and cause death or serious injury, potentially protecting children from accidental shootings.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Section 102: This section requires applicants to pay a fee of up to 10 dollars for a firearm owner license, which imposes a financial cost on individuals seeking to exercise their rights.
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Section 303 and Section 401: These sections make it a crime punishable by imprisonment for up to 1 year or a fine to fail to report a lost or stolen firearm within 72 hours, which could penalize crime victims who miss the strict 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? — Child access prevention rules and background checks help protect minors from accidental shootings and gun violence. Would students be better off under this? — Enhanced school safety provisions and restrictions on unauthorized firearm access help protect students from school shootings. Would Black Americans be better off under this? — Black communities experience disproportionately high rates of gun violence, which this legislation seeks to curb. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — Hispanic youth and communities experience elevated rates of gun violence that stricter firearm tracking aims to address. Would people in cities be better off under this? — Urban areas heavily impacted by gun violence may benefit from enhanced tracking of firearm transfers. Would women be better off under this? — Measures addressing domestic violence protections and safe storage can improve safety for women in domestic settings. Would gun owners be better off under this? — Gun owners face mandatory licensing fees, background checks, registration, and strict reporting requirements for lost or stolen firearms. Would business owners be better off under this? — Licensed firearm dealers face increased regulatory compliance burdens, recordkeeping duties, and inspection requirements. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — Rural gun owners may experience increased regulatory hurdles and costs for routine firearm transfers.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this put more limits on buying or owning guns? — The bill establishes a comprehensive federal licensing and record of sale system for handguns and certain rifles to restrict firearm access to prohibited persons. Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — Communities of color suffer disproportionately from gun violence, so regulations aimed at reducing firearm crimes could provide substantial safety benefits to minority communities. Does this protect the right to own guns? — The legislation imposes significant new licensing, registration, and reporting burdens on lawful firearm owners and purchasers.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill significantly expands federal authority by creating a nationwide firearm licensing system and federal record of sale database. Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill requires regular public reporting on firearm injury data and trace information by the Attorney General. Does this make it easier to do business across state lines? — The legislation relies on interstate commerce findings to establish uniform federal firearm licensing and recordkeeping standards. Does this protect people from being watched or searched? — The creation of a federal record of sale system and mandatory mental health record disclosures impact individual privacy rights. Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts? — Strict penalties for failing to report lost or stolen firearms within narrow timeframes could adversely affect crime victims. Does this leave more decisions to the states? — While allowing state certification of systems, the bill establishes federal baselines that may preempt certain state approaches.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The bill directs the Attorney General to conduct studies and establish a clearinghouse regarding firearm injuries and research.
- 6/24/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Introduced in Senate
5 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.