Federal · 119th Congress

HR2189 To modernize Federal firearms laws to account for advancements in technology and less-than-lethal weapons, and for other purposes.

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Firearms weapon accessory restrictionsAI label

Expands gun access model confidence 90%

Exempts less-than-lethal projectile devices meeting specific design criteria from the definition of 'firearm' under 18 USC 921(a)(3), from the NFA, and from the firearms/ammunition excise tax, so fewer restrictions on these devices.

Section 921(a) of title 18, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in the second sentence of paragraph (3), by inserting ``or a less-than-lethal projectile device'' before the period;

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Firearms otherAI label

Expands gun access model confidence 90%

Exempts less-than-lethal projectile devices and certain shells/cartridges from the excise tax under IRC section 4181 and from the National Firearms Act, reducing tax and regulatory burdens on these items.

The tax imposed by section 4181 shall not apply to-- (A) any less-than-lethal projectile device, (B) any device contained on the most recent list made available by the Secretary under paragraph (4)(B), and (C) any shell or cartridge that meets the requirement of paragraph (2)(B) and is designed for use in a device referred to in subparagraph (A) or (B).

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Stage: Passed one chamber · step 3 of 6

Last action: 2026-02-24: Received in the Senate.
Filed: 2025-03-18
Committee: Judiciary Committee
Sponsor: Scott Fitzgerald R + 95 cosponsors (23 D, 72 R)

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Why the model tagged it this way: The bill adds a definition of 'less-than-lethal projectile device' that excludes devices capable of firing standard ammunition or high-velocity projectiles or using certain feeding devices, then exempts qualifying devices from the federal definition of firearm, from NFA requirements, and from the excise tax on firearms and ammunition. This reduces legal and tax restrictions on ownership, manufacture, and sale of these less-lethal devices. The added classification procedures and annual lists are administrative and rated neutral. No provisions address background checks, carry, red-flag orders, 3

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History (19 actions)

Date	Chamber	Action
2026-02-24	Senat	Received in the Senate.
2026-02-12	House	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1057. (consideration: CR H2190-2204)
2026-02-12	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.
2026-02-12	House	DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2189.
2026-02-12	House	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
2026-02-12	Libra	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)
2026-02-12	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)
2026-02-12	House	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2026-02-11	House	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.
2026-02-09	House	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.
2026-01-30	Libra	Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-472.
2026-01-30	House	Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-472.
2026-01-30	House	Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 403.
2025-11-20	House	Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
2025-11-20	House	Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 8.
2025-11-18	House	Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
2025-03-18	Libra	Introduced in House
2025-03-18	Libra	Introduced in House
2025-03-18	House	Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.