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HB5874Introduced in the House

Firearm Access During Shutdowns Act

IntroducedHouse Judiciary

Introduced by Ben Cline, District VA-6

What does this bill do?

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Official description

To ensure that certain operations, functions, and services of the Federal Government relating to enforcement of firearms laws and firearm export licensing continue during a lapse in appropriations.

Where it stands

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.

October 31, 2025

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Bill history

  1. Introduced in House

  2. 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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