Bill · H.R. 2189· House(119-HR-2189)

Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act

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

Age: 63 years

Wisconsin

Introduced: 3/18/2025
Last activity: 2/24/2026 — Received in the Senate.
Sponsored by: Scott Fitzgerald
Cosponsors: - 72 - 23

Crime and Law Enforcement

Introduced
Passed House
Awaiting Senate

What this bill would do

This act aims to modernize federal firearms laws by addressing advancements in technology and less-than-lethal weapons. Title I, the "Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act," amends title 18 of the United States Code to exempt certain less-than-lethal projectile devices from specific restrictions. Title II, the "Innovate Less Lethal to De-Escalate Tax Modernization Act," amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt these devices and their shells or cartridges from the firearms and ammunition tax. The bill defines these devices as those not intended to expel standard ammunition and not likely to cause death or serious bodily injury. Additionally, the Secretary is tasked with maintaining annual lists of these devices and new technologies.

Yes

Would business owners be better off under this?+5
The bill reduces the tax burden and regulatory hurdles for manufacturers of less-than-lethal devices.
Does this change how police departments operate?+5
The bill facilitates de-escalation by exempting less-than-lethal devices from certain firearm restrictions.
Would gun owners be better off under this?+2
The bill expands the scope of exempted devices, which may benefit those interested in non-lethal tools.

The opposite

Does this put more limits on buying or owning guns?-2
The bill reduces restrictions on certain types of projectile devices.

What Congress actually voted on

One recorded vote has been taken on this bill.

The House: the vote on whether to pass the billPassed 233–185
This is the real decision in this chamber. Passing here sends the bill to the other chamber, which must pass it too before it can go to the President.
02/12/2026 · Roll call 70 · recorded as “On Passage”