FIND Act

Senate Bill

S. 137

119th Congress

FIND Act

In Committee

Introduced:Jan 16, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Mazie K. Hirono

Senator

Democratic

HI

Cosponsors

27

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Government Operations and Politics

Summary

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.

SponsorMazie K. Hirono (D-HI)

Introduced1/16/2025

StatusRead twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

ChamberSenate

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FIND Act

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

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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.

Bill Number: 137
Sponsor: Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI)
Introduced: 1/16/2025
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Policy Area: Government Operations and Politics

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Fact Sheet

Title: FIND Act
Bill Number: 137
Sponsor: Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI)
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Introduced: 1/16/2025
Summary: 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 cont

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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

Firearm Industry Non-Discrimination Act or the FIND Act 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. 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. The bill establishes (1) a similar requirement with respect to subcontracts, and (2) penalties for violations. The bill makes such prohibition inapplicable to a contract for the procurement of goods or services that is a sole-source contract.

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

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