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Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act
2/14/2026, 9:05 AM
Summary of Bill HR 2189
Specifically, the bill includes provisions for the regulation of new technologies such as smart guns, which use biometric technology to prevent unauthorized use. It also addresses the use of less-than-lethal weapons, such as tasers and pepper spray, and how they should be regulated under federal law.
Additionally, the bill aims to improve background check systems for gun purchases, ensuring that individuals who are prohibited from owning firearms are unable to obtain them. It also includes measures to enhance mental health screenings for gun buyers, in an effort to prevent individuals with mental health issues from accessing firearms. Overall, the Modernizing Firearms Laws Act seeks to bring federal firearms laws up to date with advancements in technology and address the use of less-than-lethal weapons. The bill aims to improve public safety and ensure that firearms regulations are effective in the modern era.
Congressional Summary of HR 2189
Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act
This bill removes less-than-lethal projectile devices (e.g., certain TASERs) from regulation under the Gun Control Act.
The term less-than-lethal projectile device means a device that (1) is not designed or intended to expel (and may not be readily converted to discharge) commonly used ammunition or projectiles exceeding a velocity of 500 feet per second; (2) is designed and intended to be used in a manner not likely to cause death or serious bodily injury; and (3) does not accept (and cannot be readily modified to accept) an ammunition feeding device.
The bill also requires the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to determine whether a device satisfies the definition of a less-than-lethal projectile device within 90 days of a request.
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Current Status of Bill HR 2189
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2189
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
235Democrat Cosponsors
67Republican Cosponsors
168Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2189
Primary Policy Focus
Crime and Law EnforcementAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2189
Comments
Eiden Hirsch
10 months ago
Who even benefits from this new law? #confused #HR2189 #DeEscalateAct
Berkley Abbott
11 days ago
I don't know much about this new law, but it sounds like a good idea. Hopefully it will help make things better. Can't wait to see how it works out in the end! #excited #changeisgood
Wade White
11 months ago
I'm not sure about this bill, but it seems like it could be a good thing. I think it's important to update laws to keep up with new technology. But I'm not sure how this will impact me and my community.
Austin Bowman
14 days ago
This new law is so dumb, it's gonna mess everything up for me and my friends. Why do they gotta make things so complicated? Just leave it alone!
Brendan Oh
9 days ago
Sad about this new law.
Chaim White
10 days ago
This new law is a joke! It's just going to tie the hands of law enforcement and make it harder for them to do their jobs. How are they supposed to protect us if they can't use necessary force when needed? This is going to put everyone at risk, including me and my family. I can't believe they're passing this nonsense. It's going to be a disaster in the long run.
Christian Bowden
11 months ago
I think this bill is a good idea because it will help update our gun laws to keep up with new technology and non-lethal weapons. It's important to make sure our laws are current and effective in keeping people safe. Who else do you think will be impacted by this bill?
