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RepublicanBill · H.R. 3998· House(119-HR-3998)

Firearms Congressional Notification Modernization Act

Rep. Self
Age: 73 years
Texas
Introduced
6/12/2025
Last activity
6/12/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sponsored by
Keith Self
Cosponsors
Republican - 2Democrat - 0
International Affairs
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill is titled the "Firearms Congressional Notification Modernization Act." It seeks to amend the Arms Export Control Act. Specifically, the bill aims to increase the monetary threshold that triggers certain notification requirements for firearm export licenses. The proposed changes would increase the threshold for defense articles controlled under category I of the United States Munitions List to $4,000,000.

Yes

  • Would business owners be better off under this?+1

    The bill reduces administrative notification requirements, which may benefit defense contractors and firearm exporters.

  • Would gun owners be better off under this?+1

    The bill eases restrictions on the export process for firearms.

  • Does this make trade with other countries easier?+1

    The bill may slightly facilitate easier trade of firearms by reducing the frequency of required congressional notifications.

The opposite

  • Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?-2

    By raising the threshold for required notifications, the bill decreases the transparency of high-value firearm exports.

  • Does this put more limits on buying or owning guns?-2

    By increasing the notification threshold, the bill reduces the level of congressional oversight on large firearm exports.

  • Does this give the federal government more power?-1

    The bill reduces the frequency of congressional notification, effectively shifting oversight away from the legislative branch.