To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide that the prohibition on the possession of firearms and ammunition by certain aliens shall apply with respect to the use of firearms and ammunition by government entities.

House Bill

H.R. 7703

119th Congress

To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide that the prohibition on the possession of firearms and ammunition by certain aliens shall apply with respect to the use of firearms and ammunition by government entities.

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Introduced:Feb 25, 2026

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Summary

This bill would change federal gun laws to clarify that restrictions on certain non-citizens possessing firearms and ammunition also apply when government entities use firearms and ammunition. Currently, federal law prohibits certain categories of non-citizens from having guns, and this bill appears to extend those restrictions to government use involving those individuals.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Introduced2/25/2026

StatusReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide that the prohibition on the possession of firearms and ammunition by certain aliens shall apply with respect to the use of firearms and ammunition by government entities.

This bill would change federal gun laws to clarify that restrictions on certain non-citizens possessing firearms and ammunition also apply when government entities use firearms and ammunition. Currently, federal law prohibits certain categories of non-citizens

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This bill would change federal gun laws to clarify that restrictions on certain non-citizens possessing firearms and ammunition also apply when government entities use firearms and ammunition. Currently, federal law prohibits certain categories of non-citizens from having guns, and this bill appears to extend those restrictions to government use involving those individuals.

Bill Number: 7703
Introduced: 2/25/2026
Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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Title: To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide that the prohibition on the possession of firearms and ammunition by certain aliens shall apply with respect to the use of firearms and ammunition by government entities.
Bill Number: 7703
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced: 2/25/2026
Summary: This bill would change federal gun laws to clarify that restrictions on certain non-citizens possessing firearms and ammunition also apply when government entities use firearms and ammunition. Currently, federal law prohibits certain categories of non-citizens from having guns, and this bill appears

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would change federal gun laws to clarify that restrictions on certain non-citizens possessing firearms and ammunition also apply when government entities use firearms and ammunition. Currently, federal law prohibits certain categories of non-citizens from having guns, and this bill appears to extend those restrictions to government use involving those individuals.

Last updated: 2/28/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The bill amends federal criminal law regarding firearms and ammunition possession by certain non-citizens.
It would apply existing restrictions on firearm and ammunition possession to situations involving government entities' use of these items.
The changes would be made to Title 18 of the United States Code, which contains federal criminal laws.
The bill has been referred to the House Judiciary Committee for consideration.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would affect certain non-citizens who are currently prohibited from possessing firearms under federal law, as well as government agencies that use firearms and ammunition. The practical impact would depend on how 'use by government entities' is interpreted, potentially affecting law enforcement training, military service, or other government programs involving firearms where restricted non-citizens might be involved.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

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federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

7703, 119th Congress (2026). "To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide that the prohibition on the possession of firearms and ammunition by certain aliens shall apply with respect to the use of firearms and ammunition by government entities.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-7703

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