FIND Act
1/31/2025, 6:53 AMSummary of Bill HR 45
Bill 119 hr 45, also known as the Firearms Industry Non-Discrimination (FIND) Act, aims to amend title 41 of the United States Code to prevent the Federal Government from entering into contracts with any entity that discriminates against the firearm and ammunition industry. The bill seeks to ensure that businesses in the firearms industry are not unfairly targeted or excluded from government contracts based on their involvement in the production or sale of firearms and ammunition.The FIND Act is designed to protect the Second Amendment rights of individuals and businesses in the firearms industry by prohibiting discrimination against them in the procurement process. This legislation is intended to promote fairness and equal treatment for all businesses, regardless of their involvement in the firearms industry.
In addition to prohibiting discrimination against the firearms industry, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to government contracting. These additional purposes are not specified in the summary provided, but may include measures to improve transparency, accountability, and efficiency in the procurement process. Overall, the FIND Act is a non-partisan effort to ensure that businesses in the firearms industry are not unfairly targeted or excluded from government contracts. By prohibiting discrimination against these businesses, the bill aims to uphold the rights of individuals and promote fairness in the procurement process.
Congressional Summary of HR 45
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.
