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State Firearms Dealer Licensing Enhancement Act

USA119th CongressS-4926| Senate 
| Updated: 6/24/2026
Brian Schatz

Brian Schatz

Democratic Senator

Hawaii

Cosponsors (10)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Jack Reed (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)John Fetterman (Democratic)Andy Kim (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to create a new federal grant program. This program is designed to assist states and Indian tribal governments in establishing, improving, or evaluating their firearms dealer licensing programs. To be eligible for these competitive grants, applicants must have laws in place that mandate firearms dealers be licensed, complete an application process, and submit to inspections. Such laws must also specify that licenses are valid for a maximum of three years and that non-compliance can lead to license suspension, revocation, or other penalties. The Attorney General will award annual grants, capped at $2,500,000 per fiscal year , to support the development, implementation, and evaluation of these programs. Grant recipients are required to submit annual reports detailing inspections conducted, violations cited, and license actions taken within their jurisdictions. Furthermore, the Attorney General must provide annual reports to Congress and the public, summarizing grant awards, recipient data, and reasons for grant denials. This initiative seeks to bolster state-level oversight and regulation of firearms dealers through financial assistance and accountability measures.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-867
State Firearms Dealer Licensing Enhancement Act
Jun 24, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-9440
Introduced in House
Jun 24, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Jun 24, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-867
    State Firearms Dealer Licensing Enhancement Act


  • June 24, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-9440
    Introduced in House


  • June 24, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 24, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 119-9440: State Firearms Dealer Licensing Enhancement Act

State Firearms Dealer Licensing Enhancement Act

USA119th CongressS-4926| Senate 
| Updated: 6/24/2026
This bill amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to create a new federal grant program. This program is designed to assist states and Indian tribal governments in establishing, improving, or evaluating their firearms dealer licensing programs. To be eligible for these competitive grants, applicants must have laws in place that mandate firearms dealers be licensed, complete an application process, and submit to inspections. Such laws must also specify that licenses are valid for a maximum of three years and that non-compliance can lead to license suspension, revocation, or other penalties. The Attorney General will award annual grants, capped at $2,500,000 per fiscal year , to support the development, implementation, and evaluation of these programs. Grant recipients are required to submit annual reports detailing inspections conducted, violations cited, and license actions taken within their jurisdictions. Furthermore, the Attorney General must provide annual reports to Congress and the public, summarizing grant awards, recipient data, and reasons for grant denials. This initiative seeks to bolster state-level oversight and regulation of firearms dealers through financial assistance and accountability measures.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-867
State Firearms Dealer Licensing Enhancement Act
Jun 24, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-9440
Introduced in House
Jun 24, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Jun 24, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-867
    State Firearms Dealer Licensing Enhancement Act


  • June 24, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-9440
    Introduced in House


  • June 24, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 24, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Brian Schatz

Brian Schatz

Democratic Senator

Hawaii

Cosponsors (10)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Jack Reed (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)John Fetterman (Democratic)Andy Kim (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 119-9440: State Firearms Dealer Licensing Enhancement Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted