HR. 5874In Committee
Firearm Access During Shutdowns Act
Requires key federal firearms background check, enforcement, and export licensing operations to continue during a government shutdown by treating them as emergency functions
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Requires key federal firearms background check, enforcement, and export licensing operations to continue during a government shutdown by treating them as emergency functions
Key points
- Require firearms operations continuity
- Authorize excepted employee status
- Designate shutdown work as emergency
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-10-31 — Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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.
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Topics and policy areas
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