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FIND Act

USA119th CongressS-137| Senate 
| Updated: 1/16/2025
Steve Daines

Steve Daines

Republican Senator

Montana

Cosponsors (28)
Joni Ernst (Republican)Rick Scott (Republican)Bill Cassidy (Republican)Roger Marshall (Republican)Markwayne Mullin (Republican)Katie Boyd Britt (Republican)Thomas Tillis (Republican)Cindy Hyde-Smith (Republican)Mike Lee (Republican)James E. Risch (Republican)Cynthia M. Lummis (Republican)Eric Schmitt (Republican)Marsha Blackburn (Republican)Tom Cotton (Republican)Lindsey Graham (Republican)Roger F. Wicker (Republican)Tim Sheehy (Republican)Kevin Cramer (Republican)James Lankford (Republican)James C. Justice (Republican)Deb Fischer (Republican)David McCormick (Republican)John Cornyn (Republican)Bernie Moreno (Republican)Pete Ricketts (Republican)John Hoeven (Republican)Ted Budd (Republican)Mike Crapo (Republican)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "Firearm Industry Non-Discrimination Act" (FIND Act) aims to prevent the Federal Government from awarding contracts to companies that engage in discrimination against the firearm and ammunition industries. It achieves this by amending Title 41 of the United States Code, introducing new requirements for federal procurement contracts. Under this Act, executive agencies must include a clause in all procurement contracts requiring the prime contractor to certify that they have no policy, practice, or guidance that discriminates against a firearm entity or firearm trade association , and will not adopt such a policy during the contract term. Furthermore, prime contractors are prohibited from awarding first-tier subcontracts exceeding 10 percent of the prime contract's value to entities that fail to provide a similar non-discrimination certification. The bill specifies severe penalties for non-compliance, stating that if a prime contractor violates this clause, the contract shall be terminated for default , and a suspension or debarment proceeding will be initiated against the contractor. An exception is made for sole-source contracts, which are not subject to these requirements. The term "discriminate" is precisely defined, encompassing actions such as making judgments based on partial criteria, refusing or limiting services without specific credit history or legal non-compliance reasons, or limiting operations beyond what is legally or regulatorily required. A "firearm entity" includes licensed firearm importers, manufacturers, dealers, ammunition sellers, and those involved with secure gun storage devices or firearm/ammunition components. These provisions will apply to all contracts awarded on or after the Act's enactment date.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-1893
FIND Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-4435
FIND Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-428
FIND Act
Jan 3, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-45
Introduced in House
Jan 16, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jan 16, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-1893
    FIND Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-4435
    FIND Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-428
    FIND Act


  • January 3, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-45
    Introduced in House


  • January 16, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 16, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 119-45: FIND Act
Firearms and explosivesPublic contracts and procurement

FIND Act

USA119th CongressS-137| Senate 
| Updated: 1/16/2025
The "Firearm Industry Non-Discrimination Act" (FIND Act) aims to prevent the Federal Government from awarding contracts to companies that engage in discrimination against the firearm and ammunition industries. It achieves this by amending Title 41 of the United States Code, introducing new requirements for federal procurement contracts. Under this Act, executive agencies must include a clause in all procurement contracts requiring the prime contractor to certify that they have no policy, practice, or guidance that discriminates against a firearm entity or firearm trade association , and will not adopt such a policy during the contract term. Furthermore, prime contractors are prohibited from awarding first-tier subcontracts exceeding 10 percent of the prime contract's value to entities that fail to provide a similar non-discrimination certification. The bill specifies severe penalties for non-compliance, stating that if a prime contractor violates this clause, the contract shall be terminated for default , and a suspension or debarment proceeding will be initiated against the contractor. An exception is made for sole-source contracts, which are not subject to these requirements. The term "discriminate" is precisely defined, encompassing actions such as making judgments based on partial criteria, refusing or limiting services without specific credit history or legal non-compliance reasons, or limiting operations beyond what is legally or regulatorily required. A "firearm entity" includes licensed firearm importers, manufacturers, dealers, ammunition sellers, and those involved with secure gun storage devices or firearm/ammunition components. These provisions will apply to all contracts awarded on or after the Act's enactment date.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-1893
FIND Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-4435
FIND Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-428
FIND Act
Jan 3, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-45
Introduced in House
Jan 16, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jan 16, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-1893
    FIND Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-4435
    FIND Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-428
    FIND Act


  • January 3, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-45
    Introduced in House


  • January 16, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 16, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Steve Daines

Steve Daines

Republican Senator

Montana

Cosponsors (28)
Joni Ernst (Republican)Rick Scott (Republican)Bill Cassidy (Republican)Roger Marshall (Republican)Markwayne Mullin (Republican)Katie Boyd Britt (Republican)Thomas Tillis (Republican)Cindy Hyde-Smith (Republican)Mike Lee (Republican)James E. Risch (Republican)Cynthia M. Lummis (Republican)Eric Schmitt (Republican)Marsha Blackburn (Republican)Tom Cotton (Republican)Lindsey Graham (Republican)Roger F. Wicker (Republican)Tim Sheehy (Republican)Kevin Cramer (Republican)James Lankford (Republican)James C. Justice (Republican)Deb Fischer (Republican)David McCormick (Republican)John Cornyn (Republican)Bernie Moreno (Republican)Pete Ricketts (Republican)John Hoeven (Republican)Ted Budd (Republican)Mike Crapo (Republican)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 119-45: FIND Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Firearms and explosivesPublic contracts and procurement