Plain Language Summary
# FIND Act Summary **What It Does:** The Firearm Industry Non-Discrimination Act would prevent the federal government from doing business with companies that discriminate against firearm manufacturers, dealers, or ammunition businesses. If passed, any company receiving a federal contract would have to certify in writing that it doesn't have policies excluding firearm-related businesses, and must agree not to create such policies while the contract is active. The same rules would apply to subcontractors.
Violations could result in penalties. **Who It Affects:** This bill primarily affects companies that do business with the federal government (contractors and subcontractors), as well as firearm industry businesses and trade associations. It could also impact federal agencies that award contracts, as they would need to enforce these new requirements. **Current Status:** The bill (S 137) was introduced in the 119th Congress by Senator Steve Daines (R-MT) and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been voted on by the full Senate. The bill does not currently apply to sole-source contracts (situations where only one company can provide necessary goods or services).
CRS Official Summary
Firearm Industry Non-Discrimination Act or the FIND Act This bill prohibits the federal government from entering into contracts with an entity that discriminates against firearm trade associations or businesses that deal in firearms, ammunition, or related products. Specifically, the bill requires a federal agency to include in each contract for the procurement of goods or services awarded by the agency a clause requiring the prime contractor to certify that it (1) has no policy, practice, guidance, or directive that discriminates against a firearm entity or firearm trade association; and (2) will not adopt a policy, practice, guidance, or directive that discriminates against a firearm entity or firearm trade association during the term of the contract. The bill establishes (1) a similar requirement with respect to subcontracts, and (2) penalties for violations. The bill makes such prohibition inapplicable to a contract for the procurement of goods or services that is a sole-source contract.
Latest Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.