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Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act

USA119th CongressHR-2189| House 
| Updated: 2/24/2026
Scott Fitzgerald

Scott Fitzgerald

Republican Representative

Wisconsin

Cosponsors (95)
Doug LaMalfa (Republican)David Schweikert (Republican)Barry Moore (Republican)David Kustoff (Republican)Clay Higgins (Republican)Ryan K. Zinke (Republican)Jonathan L. Jackson (Democratic)Celeste Maloy (Republican)Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Tim Burchett (Republican)Julie Johnson (Democratic)Ashley Hinson (Republican)Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (Democratic)Joyce Beatty (Democratic)Gabe Vasquez (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Robert F. Onder (Republican)Elijah Crane (Republican)Thomas P. Tiffany (Republican)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Lance Gooden (Republican)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)Mike Ezell (Republican)Michael Baumgartner (Republican)Laura Gillen (Democratic)Mike Carey (Republican)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican)Beth Van Duyne (Republican)Troy A. Carter (Democratic)Derek Schmidt (Republican)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Young Kim (Republican)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Andy Biggs (Republican)Brandon Gill (Republican)Brad Knott (Republican)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Haley M. Stevens (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Nathaniel Moran (Republican)Ken Calvert (Republican)Rudy Yakym (Republican)Thomas H. Kean (Republican)Jasmine Crockett (Democratic)Brendan F. Boyle (Democratic)Darrell Issa (Republican)John B. Larson (Democratic)Carol D. Miller (Republican)Pat Fallon (Republican)Hillary J. Scholten (Democratic)Mike Kennedy (Republican)Brad Finstad (Republican)Glenn Grothman (Republican)Nicholas A. Langworthy (Republican)Troy E. Nehls (Republican)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)John H. Rutherford (Republican)Laurel M. Lee (Republican)Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann (Republican)Harriet M. Hageman (Republican)Lauren Boebert (Republican)Henry Cuellar (Democratic)Nicholas J. Begich (Republican)Pat Harrigan (Republican)Mary E. Miller (Republican)Gabe Evans (Republican)Abraham J. Hamadeh (Republican)Russell Fry (Republican)Michael K. Simpson (Republican)Pete Stauber (Republican)Addison P. McDowell (Republican)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Wesley Hunt (Republican)Derrick Van Orden (Republican)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Adam Gray (Democratic)Max L. Miller (Republican)Juan Ciscomani (Republican)Marlin A. Stutzman (Republican)John J. McGuire (Republican)Kevin Hern (Republican)Ben Cline (Republican)Chuck Edwards (Republican)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Nick LaLota (Republican)Erin Houchin (Republican)Jack Bergman (Republican)Tracey Mann (Republican)Ryan Mackenzie (Republican)Michelle Fischbach (Republican)Tim Moore (Republican)Michael Guest (Republican)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)Eric Burlison (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act of 2025" aims to modernize federal firearms laws by exempting certain less-than-lethal projectile devices from existing restrictions under Title 18, United States Code. This initiative acknowledges technological advancements in less-lethal weapons designed for de-escalation purposes. The bill defines these devices as those not designed to expel conventional ammunition or high-velocity projectiles, and not readily convertible to lethal firearms. Specifically, they must be intended for use in a manner not likely to cause death or serious bodily injury, and cannot accept ammunition feeding devices loaded through a pistol grip or commonly used in semiautomatic firearms. To ensure clarity, the Attorney General must determine if a device meets this definition within 90 days of a request.

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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-3269
Law Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act
Mar 18, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 18, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Nov 18, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Nov 19, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Nov 20, 2025
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 8.
Nov 20, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jan 30, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 403.
Jan 30, 2026
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-472.
Feb 10, 2026
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.
Feb 11, 2026
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.
Feb 12, 2026
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1057. (consideration: CR H2190-2204)
Feb 12, 2026
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.
Feb 12, 2026
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2189.
Feb 12, 2026
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Feb 12, 2026
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)
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Feb 12, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 24, 2026
Received in the Senate.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-3269
    Law Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act


  • March 18, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 18, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • November 18, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • November 19, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • November 20, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 8.


  • November 20, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • January 30, 2026
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 403.


  • January 30, 2026
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-472.


  • February 10, 2026
    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.


  • February 11, 2026
    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.


  • February 12, 2026
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1057. (consideration: CR H2190-2204)


  • February 12, 2026
    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.


  • February 12, 2026
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2189.


  • February 12, 2026
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.


  • February 12, 2026
    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)
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  • February 12, 2026
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • February 24, 2026
    Received in the Senate.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • S 119-1283: Innovate to De-Escalate Modernization Act
  • HRES 119-1057: Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1383) to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2189) to modernize Federal firearms laws to account for advancements in technology and less-than-lethal weapons, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 261) to amend the National Marine Sanctuaries Act to prohibit requiring an authorization for the installation, continued presence, operation, maintenance, repair, or recovery of undersea fiber optic cables in a national marine sanctuary if such activities have previously been authorized by a Federal or State agency; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3617) to amend the Department of Energy Organization Act to secure the supply of critical energy resources, including critical minerals and other materials, and for other purposes; and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.
  • HR 119-4242: Innovate Less Lethal to De-Escalate Tax Modernization Act
  • HRES 119-1042: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2189) to modernize Federal firearms laws to account for advancements in technology and less-than-lethal weapons, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 261) to amend the National Marine Sanctuaries Act to prohibit requiring an authorization for the installation, continued presence, operation, maintenance, repair, or recovery of undersea fiber optic cables in a national marine sanctuary if such activities have previously been authorized by a Federal or State agency; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3617) to amend the Department of Energy Organization Act to secure the supply of critical energy resources, including critical minerals and other materials, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.
Criminal procedure and sentencingFirearms and explosives

Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act

USA119th CongressHR-2189| House 
| Updated: 2/24/2026
The "Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act of 2025" aims to modernize federal firearms laws by exempting certain less-than-lethal projectile devices from existing restrictions under Title 18, United States Code. This initiative acknowledges technological advancements in less-lethal weapons designed for de-escalation purposes. The bill defines these devices as those not designed to expel conventional ammunition or high-velocity projectiles, and not readily convertible to lethal firearms. Specifically, they must be intended for use in a manner not likely to cause death or serious bodily injury, and cannot accept ammunition feeding devices loaded through a pistol grip or commonly used in semiautomatic firearms. To ensure clarity, the Attorney General must determine if a device meets this definition within 90 days of a request.

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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-3269
Law Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act
Mar 18, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 18, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Nov 18, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Nov 19, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Nov 20, 2025
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 8.
Nov 20, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jan 30, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 403.
Jan 30, 2026
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-472.
Feb 10, 2026
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.
Feb 11, 2026
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.
Feb 12, 2026
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1057. (consideration: CR H2190-2204)
Feb 12, 2026
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.
Feb 12, 2026
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2189.
Feb 12, 2026
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Feb 12, 2026
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)
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Feb 12, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 24, 2026
Received in the Senate.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-3269
    Law Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act


  • March 18, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 18, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • November 18, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • November 19, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • November 20, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 8.


  • November 20, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • January 30, 2026
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 403.


  • January 30, 2026
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-472.


  • February 10, 2026
    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.


  • February 11, 2026
    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.


  • February 12, 2026
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1057. (consideration: CR H2190-2204)


  • February 12, 2026
    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.


  • February 12, 2026
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2189.


  • February 12, 2026
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.


  • February 12, 2026
    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)
    View Vote


  • February 12, 2026
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • February 24, 2026
    Received in the Senate.
Scott Fitzgerald

Scott Fitzgerald

Republican Representative

Wisconsin

Cosponsors (95)
Doug LaMalfa (Republican)David Schweikert (Republican)Barry Moore (Republican)David Kustoff (Republican)Clay Higgins (Republican)Ryan K. Zinke (Republican)Jonathan L. Jackson (Democratic)Celeste Maloy (Republican)Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Tim Burchett (Republican)Julie Johnson (Democratic)Ashley Hinson (Republican)Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (Democratic)Joyce Beatty (Democratic)Gabe Vasquez (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Robert F. Onder (Republican)Elijah Crane (Republican)Thomas P. Tiffany (Republican)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Lance Gooden (Republican)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)Mike Ezell (Republican)Michael Baumgartner (Republican)Laura Gillen (Democratic)Mike Carey (Republican)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican)Beth Van Duyne (Republican)Troy A. Carter (Democratic)Derek Schmidt (Republican)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Young Kim (Republican)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Andy Biggs (Republican)Brandon Gill (Republican)Brad Knott (Republican)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Haley M. Stevens (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Nathaniel Moran (Republican)Ken Calvert (Republican)Rudy Yakym (Republican)Thomas H. Kean (Republican)Jasmine Crockett (Democratic)Brendan F. Boyle (Democratic)Darrell Issa (Republican)John B. Larson (Democratic)Carol D. Miller (Republican)Pat Fallon (Republican)Hillary J. Scholten (Democratic)Mike Kennedy (Republican)Brad Finstad (Republican)Glenn Grothman (Republican)Nicholas A. Langworthy (Republican)Troy E. Nehls (Republican)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)John H. Rutherford (Republican)Laurel M. Lee (Republican)Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann (Republican)Harriet M. Hageman (Republican)Lauren Boebert (Republican)Henry Cuellar (Democratic)Nicholas J. Begich (Republican)Pat Harrigan (Republican)Mary E. Miller (Republican)Gabe Evans (Republican)Abraham J. Hamadeh (Republican)Russell Fry (Republican)Michael K. Simpson (Republican)Pete Stauber (Republican)Addison P. McDowell (Republican)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Wesley Hunt (Republican)Derrick Van Orden (Republican)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Adam Gray (Democratic)Max L. Miller (Republican)Juan Ciscomani (Republican)Marlin A. Stutzman (Republican)John J. McGuire (Republican)Kevin Hern (Republican)Ben Cline (Republican)Chuck Edwards (Republican)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Nick LaLota (Republican)Erin Houchin (Republican)Jack Bergman (Republican)Tracey Mann (Republican)Ryan Mackenzie (Republican)Michelle Fischbach (Republican)Tim Moore (Republican)Michael Guest (Republican)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)Eric Burlison (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • S 119-1283: Innovate to De-Escalate Modernization Act
  • HRES 119-1057: Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1383) to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2189) to modernize Federal firearms laws to account for advancements in technology and less-than-lethal weapons, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 261) to amend the National Marine Sanctuaries Act to prohibit requiring an authorization for the installation, continued presence, operation, maintenance, repair, or recovery of undersea fiber optic cables in a national marine sanctuary if such activities have previously been authorized by a Federal or State agency; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3617) to amend the Department of Energy Organization Act to secure the supply of critical energy resources, including critical minerals and other materials, and for other purposes; and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.
  • HR 119-4242: Innovate Less Lethal to De-Escalate Tax Modernization Act
  • HRES 119-1042: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2189) to modernize Federal firearms laws to account for advancements in technology and less-than-lethal weapons, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 261) to amend the National Marine Sanctuaries Act to prohibit requiring an authorization for the installation, continued presence, operation, maintenance, repair, or recovery of undersea fiber optic cables in a national marine sanctuary if such activities have previously been authorized by a Federal or State agency; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3617) to amend the Department of Energy Organization Act to secure the supply of critical energy resources, including critical minerals and other materials, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Criminal procedure and sentencingFirearms and explosives