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HR 5874119th CongressIn Committee
Firearm Access During Shutdowns Act
Introduced: Oct 31, 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Cline, Ben [R-VA-6] (R-Virginia)
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
Ensures certain firearm-related government operations continue during government shutdowns by classifying them as emergency services.
Key Points
- 1Designates firearm background checks and enforcement as emergency services
- 2Includes FBI's National Instant Criminal Background Check System
- 3Covers Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives enforcement
- 4Includes Commerce Department firearm export licensing
- 5Covers State Department defense trade controls for firearms
Impact Areas
Federal law enforcement during shutdownsFirearms background checksFirearms export licensingGovernment shutdown operations
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