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FIND Act

12/15/2023, 3:53 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 53

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.

Current Status of Bill HR 53

Bill HR 53 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 9, 2023. Bill HR 53 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on January 9, 2023.  Bill HR 53's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability. as of January 9, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 53

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
115
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
115
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 53

Primary Policy Focus

Government Operations and Politics

Potential Impact Areas

- Firearms and explosives
- Public contracts and procurement

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 53

FIND Act
FIND Act
Firearm Industry Non-Discrimination Act
To amend title 41, United States Code, to prohibit the Federal Government from entering into contracts with an entity that discriminates against firearm or ammunition industries, and for other purposes.

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