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H.R. 2189 (119th)

To modernize Federal firearms laws to account for advancements in technology and less-than-lethal weapons, and for other purposes.

Original

openUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

18 March 2025

Last action

24 February 2026 · Introduced

Status

Received in the Senate.

Sponsors

Rep. Fitzgerald, Scott [R-WI-5], J. Correa, Rep. Stauber, Pete [R-MN-8], Jasmine Crockett, Rep. Nehls, Troy E. [R-TX-22], Marc Veasey, Donald Davis, Rep. Cline, Ben [R-VA-6], Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5], John Rutherford, Marie Perez, Lauren Boebert, Wesley Hunt, Rep. Hageman, Harriet M. [R-WY-At Large], Rep. Guest, Michael [R-MS-3], Barry Moore, Rep. LaLota, Nick [R-NY-1], David Schweikert, Mike Carey, Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6], Jonathan Jackson, Michael Baumgartner, Pat Harrigan, Julie Johnson, Rep. Gill, Brandon [R-TX-26], Russell Fry, Rep. Onder, Robert F. [R-MO-3], Gabe Evans, Rep. Tiffany, Thomas P. [R-WI-7], Jefferson Van Drew, Rep. Ezell, Mike [R-MS-4], Rep. Higgins, Clay [R-LA-3], Rep. Crane, Elijah [R-AZ-2], Pat Fallon, Doug LaMalfa, Rep. Edwards, Chuck [R-NC-11], Rep. Zinke, Ryan K. [R-MT-1], Laurel Lee, Rep. Issa, Darrell [R-CA-48], Henry Cuellar, Ashley Hinson, Celeste Maloy, Rep. Yakym, Rudy [R-IN-2], Rep. Burlison, Eric [R-MO-7], Abraham Hamadeh, Rep. Finstad, Brad [R-MN-1], Tim Burchett, Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24], Gabe Vasquez, Rep. Mann, Tracey [R-KS-1], Brendan Boyle, Rep. Ciscomani, Juan [R-AZ-6], Rep. Fischbach, Michelle [R-MN-7], Brad Knott, Nathaniel Moran, Rep. Gooden, Lance [R-TX-5], Mariannette Miller-Meeks, Bennie Thompson, Jack Bergman, Nicholas Begich, Rep. Miller, Mary E. [R-IL-15], Young Kim, Addison McDowell, Sanford Bishop, Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5], Ryan Mackenzie, Rep. McGuire, John [R-VA-5], Thomas Kean, Marlin Stutzman, Joyce Beatty, Hillary Scholten, Rep. Schmidt, Derek [R-KS-2], Rep. Vindman, Eugene Simon [D-VA-7], Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-41], Haley Stevens, Rep. Malliotakis, Nicole [R-NY-11], Beth Van Duyne, Rep. Miller, Carol D. [R-WV-1], Laura Gillen, Michael Simpson, Mike Kennedy, Rep. Larson, John B. [D-CT-1], Troy Carter, Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1], Rep. Fleischmann, Charles J. "Chuck" [R-TN-3], Rep. Kustoff, David [R-TN-8], Rep. Hern, Kevin [R-OK-1], Shri Thanedar, Nicholas Langworthy, Rep. Houchin, Erin [R-IN-9], Max Miller, Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17], Adam Gray, Rep. Van Orden, Derrick [R-WI-3], Yvette Clarke, Tim Moore

Subjects

Crime and Law Enforcement

Source updated

18 July 2026

Crime and Law Enforcement

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Summary

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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Timeline

  1. 18 March 2025

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 18 March 2025

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 18 March 2025

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 18 November 2025

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

    Source: Committee

  5. 20 November 2025

    Vote

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 8.

    Source: Committee

  6. 20 November 2025

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

    Source: Committee

  7. 30 January 2026

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 403.

    Source: Calendars

  8. 30 January 2026

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-472.

    Source: Committee

  9. 30 January 2026

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-472.

    Source: Committee

  10. 9 February 2026

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1042 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2189, H.R. 261 and H.R. 3617. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 2189, H.R. 261, and H.R. 3617 under a closed rule and provides for one hour of debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.

    Source: Floor

  11. 11 February 2026

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1057 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of S. 1383, H.R. 2189, H.R. 261 and H.R. 3617. The resolution provides for consideration of S. 1383, H.R. 2189, H.R. 261, and H.R. 3617 under a closed rule and provides for one motion to recommit H.R. 2189, H.R. 261, and H.R. 3617, and one motion to commit S. 1383.

    Source: Floor

  12. 12 February 2026

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  13. 12 February 2026

    Vote

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 233 - 185 (Roll no. 70). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2190-2191)

    Source: Floor

  14. 12 February 2026

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 233 - 185 (Roll no. 70). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2190-2191)

    Source: Floor

  15. 12 February 2026

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

    Source: Floor

  16. 12 February 2026

    Floor

    Rule provides for consideration of S. 1383, H.R. 2189, H.R. 261 and H.R. 3617. The resolution provides for consideration of S. 1383, H.R. 2189, H.R. 261, and H.R. 3617 under a closed rule and provides for one motion to recommit H.R. 2189, H.R. 261, and H.R. 3617, and one motion to commit S. 1383.

    Source: Floor

  17. 12 February 2026

    Floor

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1057. (consideration: CR H2190-2204)

    Source: Floor

  18. 24 February 2026

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate.

    Source: IntroReferral

Votes

12 February 2026 · passed · On Passage · Passed · Official source

Yes 233 · No 185 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 13

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