Guns bills in Congress
Firearm purchasing regulations, background checks, concealed carry, and assault weapons policy.
- Bills this Congress
- 88
- Enacted
- 0
What's moving
The most recent recorded action on any bill in this issue area — committee referrals, floor votes, signatures.
- H.R. 10583To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to classify lethal air guns as firearms.CommitteeKevin MullinDCASep 24, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- S. 5208A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to provide concealed carry privileges to qualified special operators.CommitteeTim SheehyRMTAug 3, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- H.Res. 1477Honoring the contributions of small manufacturers of firearms to the economy, culture, and recreational heritage of the United States and supporting the designation of August 2026 as "National Shooting Sports Month".CommitteeTony WiedRWIAug 3, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
- S.Res. 827A resolution recognizing the 100th anniversary of the creation of the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers' Institute, Inc. (SAAMI) and commending its work establishing industry standards that ensure the safe interoperability of firearms and ammunition.CommitteeJames RischRIDJul 30, 2026
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- S. 5201A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to protect more victims of domestic violence by preventing their abusers from possessing or receiving firearms, and for other purposes.CommitteeRichard BlumenthalDCTJul 30, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- H.R. 9983Lori Jackson-Nicolette Elias Domestic Violence Survivor Protection ActCommitteeJames HimesDCTJul 30, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- H.R. 9979To prohibit discrimination against firearms shippers or transporters by common carriers and contract carriers, and for other purposes.CommitteeLauren BoebertRCOJul 30, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- S.Res. 826A resolution honoring the contributions of small manufacturers of firearms to the economy, culture, and recreational heritage of the United States and recognizing the month of August 2026 as "National Shooting Sports Month".CommitteeJames RischRIDJul 30, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- H.R. 9719To authorize possession of a firearm in certain units and facilities of the Federal Government, and for other purposes.CommitteeRudy YakymRINJul 16, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- H.R. 1181Protecting Privacy in Purchases ActCommitteeRiley MooreRWVJul 15, 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
- H.Res. 1377Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1181) to prohibit payment card networks and covered entities from requiring the use of or assigning merchant category codes that distinguish a firearms retailer from general-merchandise retailer or sporting-goods retailer, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9022) making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8595) making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9237) to amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, and other Federal laws, to improve benefits for veterans and the administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs.IntroducedBrian JackRGAJul 13, 2026
UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST - Mr. Steil asked unanimous consent that H. Res. 1377 be laid on the table. Agreed to without objection.
- H.R. 9548Blair Holt Firearm Owner Licensing and Record of Sale Act of 2026CommitteeJonathan JacksonDILJun 30, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- S. 4921A bill to provide for the implementation of a system of licensing for purchasers of certain firearms and for a record of sale system for those firearms, and for other purposes.CommitteeTammy DuckworthDILJun 24, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- S. 4926A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide grants for State firearms dealer licensing programs, and for other purposes.CommitteeBrian SchatzDHIJun 24, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- H.R. 9440To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide for grants for State firearms dealer licensing programs, and for other purposes.CommitteeJoseph MorelleDNYJun 24, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- H.R. 9399To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide for criminal penalties for a person who provides fire arms to juveniles if such firearms are thereafter used for the commission of a criminal offense.CommitteeSean CastenDILJun 23, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- H.R. 9204Gun Safety Innovation Opportunity Act of 2026IntroducedSuhas SubramanyamDVAJun 23, 2026
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4134)
- H.R. 9205Protect Every Preschooler Act of 2026IntroducedSuhas SubramanyamDVAJun 23, 2026
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4134)
- H.Res. 1373Expressing support for the designation of June 21, 2026, as National ASK (Asking Saves Kids) Day to promote children's health and secure storage of guns in the home.CommitteeJason CrowDCOJun 18, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- H.R. 9298To amend the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act to clarify liability protections for firearms and associated manufacturers and retailers, and for other purposes.CommitteeDerek SchmidtRKSJun 11, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Recently introduced
The latest bills filed in this area, newest first.
- H.R. 10583To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to classify lethal air guns as firearms.CommitteeKevin MullinDCASep 24, 2026
- H.Res. 1477
- S. 5208A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to provide concealed carry privileges to qualified special operators.CommitteeTim SheehyRMTAug 3, 2026
- S.Res. 826
- H.R. 9983Lori Jackson-Nicolette Elias Domestic Violence Survivor Protection ActCommitteeJames HimesDCTJul 30, 2026
- S.Res. 827
- S. 5201
- H.R. 9979To prohibit discrimination against firearms shippers or transporters by common carriers and contract carriers, and for other purposes.CommitteeLauren BoebertRCOJul 30, 2026
- H.R. 9719To authorize possession of a firearm in certain units and facilities of the Federal Government, and for other purposes.CommitteeRudy YakymRINJul 16, 2026
- H.R. 9548Blair Holt Firearm Owner Licensing and Record of Sale Act of 2026CommitteeJonathan JacksonDILJun 30, 2026
- S. 4921
- H.R. 9440
- S. 4926
- H.Res. 1377
- H.R. 9399
- H.Res. 1373
- H.R. 9274To direct the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to establish a gun violence prevention and public safety database.CommitteeValerie FousheeDNCJun 11, 2026
- S. 4776A bill to repeal certain impediments to the administration of the firearms laws.CommitteeAndy KimDNJJun 11, 2026
- H.Res. 1358Honoring the victims and survivors of the December 13, 2025, mass shooting at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island.CommitteeGabe AmoDRIJun 11, 2026
- S. 4775
- H.R. 9298
- H.R. 9208To regulate firearm silencers and firearm mufflers.CommitteeBonnie Watson ColemanDNJJun 8, 2026
- H.R. 9205Protect Every Preschooler Act of 2026IntroducedSuhas SubramanyamDVAJun 8, 2026
- S.Res. 756
- H.R. 9204Gun Safety Innovation Opportunity Act of 2026IntroducedSuhas SubramanyamDVAJun 8, 2026
- H.Res. 1342
- H.R. 9122
- S. 4671A bill to amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to enhance penalties for theft of a firearm from a Federal firearms licensee.CommitteeLindsey GrahamRSCJun 3, 2026
- S.Con.Res. 34
- H.Con.Res. 107