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.
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.