The Firearm Industry Non-Discrimination Act prohibits federal contracts with entities that discriminate against firearm businesses or trade associations. Prime contractors must certify they have no discriminatory policies against gun industry entities and will not adopt such policies during the contract. Subcontract requirements and penalties for violations are established. Sole-source contracts are exempt.
Latest Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
AI Summary
Plain-English explanation of this bill
The Firearm Industry Non-Discrimination Act prohibits federal contracts with entities that discriminate against firearm businesses or trade associations. Prime contractors must certify they have no discriminatory policies against gun industry entities and will not adopt such policies during the contract. Subcontract requirements and penalties for violations are established. Sole-source contracts are exempt.
Last updated: 1/4/2026
Official Summary
Congressional Research Service summary
<p><strong>Firearm Industry Non-Discrimination Act or the FIND Act</strong></p> <p>This bill prohibits the federal government from entering into contracts with an entity that discriminates against firearm trade associations or businesses that deal in firearms, ammunition, or related products.</p> <p> Specifically, the bill requires a federal agency to include in each contract for the procurement of goods or services awarded by the agency a clause requiring the prime contractor to certify that it (1) has no policy, practice, guidance, or directive that discriminates against a firearm entity or firearm trade association; and (2) will not adopt a policy, practice, guidance, or directive that discriminates against a firearm entity or firearm trade association during the term of the contract.</p> <p>The bill establishes (1) a similar requirement with respect to subcontracts, and (2) penalties for violations.</p> <p>The bill makes such prohibition inapplicable to a contract for the procurement of goods or services that is a sole-source contract. </p>
Key Points
Main provisions of the bill
Bars federal contracts with entities discriminating against gun industry
Requires contractor certification of non-discrimination
Applies to firearm entities and trade associations
Subcontractors subject to same requirements
Exempts sole-source contracts
How This Impacts Americans
Potential effects on citizens and communities
This bill responds to reports of banks and other businesses refusing services to firearm companies. By conditioning federal contracts on non-discrimination, it pressures companies to serve the gun industry. Critics argue it compels businesses to deal with industries they may object to for safety or liability reasons. The bill reflects efforts to counter corporate policies disfavoring firearms.
Policy Areas
Primary Policy Area
Government Operations and Politics
Related Subjects
Firearms and explosives
Public contracts and procurement
Scope & Jurisdiction
Jurisdiction Level
federal
Congressional Session
119th Congress
Citation Reference
137, 119th Congress (2025). "FIND Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-s-137
