Bills · HR 45
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 45Firearms and explosivesPublic contracts and procurement
FIND Act
INTRO JAN 3· LAST ACTION JAN 3
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it uses the federal government's massive spending power to influence how private companies interact with the firearm and ammunition industry. If it becomes law, companies that want to secure lucrative federal contracts would need to ensure their business practices do not specifically disadvantage gun-related businesses, potentially preventing companies from adopting policies based on social or political objections to the firearms industry.
Without this bill, private companies typically have the freedom to decide who they will and won't do business with, based on their own risk assessments, ethical guidelines, or business models. The FIND Act would limit this autonomy for federal contractors, potentially expanding the pool of service providers willing to work with the gun industry, but also possibly leading to debates about government overreach into private business decisions or about the criteria the government uses to select its contractors. It could change how federal contracting aligns with broader societal debates about corporate responsibility and the firearms industry.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Federal agencies must include a clause in contracts requiring prime contractors to certify they do not discriminate against firearm entities or trade associations.
This is the central mechanism to enforce the bill's goal, directly linking federal contracts to a company's policies regarding the gun industry.
PROVISION 02
Prime contractors are prohibited from awarding subcontracts over 10% of the total value to entities that don't make the same non-discrimination certification.
This extends the non-discrimination requirement down the supply chain for federal projects, preventing companies from using subcontractors to bypass the rule.
PROVISION 03
Contractors violating the non-discrimination clause face contract termination and potential suspension or debarment from future federal contracts.
These severe penalties provide a strong incentive for compliance and signal the seriousness of the requirement.
PROVISION 04
The bill provides a detailed definition of 'discriminate,' specifying what actions are considered discriminatory against the firearm industry.
This definition is crucial for understanding exactly what actions are prohibited and provides a legal standard for compliance.
PROVISION 05
An exception is made for sole-source contracts, meaning contracts where only one company can provide the required goods or services.
This ensures the government can still obtain essential goods or services even if the sole provider has policies that might otherwise be considered discriminatory under the bill.
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YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
3 EVENTSJAN 3
Introduced in House
JAN 3
Introduced in House
JAN 3
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 45
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJan 3, 2025
Last actionJan 3, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENT REFORM COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 3, 2025
House BillHR 45Firearms and explosivesPublic contracts and procurement
FIND Act
INTRODUCED JAN 3, 2025· LAST ACTION JAN 3, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
5 min
COSPONSORS
128
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
