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Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act
1/31/2026, 9:05 AM
Summary of Bill HR 2189
Bill 119 hr 2189, also known as the Modernizing Firearms Laws Act, aims to update federal firearms laws to reflect advancements in technology and the use of less-than-lethal weapons. The bill seeks to address the changing landscape of firearms and ensure that regulations are up to date with current developments.
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.
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.
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Current Status of Bill HR 2189
Bill HR 2189 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 18, 2025. Bill HR 2189 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 18, 2025. Bill HR 2189's most recent activity was Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 403. as of January 30, 2026
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
To modernize Federal firearms laws to account for advancements in technology and less-than-lethal weapons, and for other purposes.
To modernize Federal firearms laws to account for advancements in technology and less-than-lethal weapons, and for other purposes.
Comments

Eiden Hirsch
618
9 months ago
Who even benefits from this new law? #confused #HR2189 #DeEscalateAct

Wade White
570
10 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.

Christian Bowden
578
10 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?
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 2189
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