Bill · H.R. 4474· House(119-HR-4474)
Equal Shot Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 7/16/2025
- Last activity
- 7/16/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
- Sponsored by
- Roger Williams
- Cosponsors
- - 45 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Equal Shot Act of 2025," aims to ensure fair treatment for certain businesses seeking help from the Small Business Administration. It prevents the SBA Administrator from using policies or practices that discriminate against specific applicants for financial assistance or loan guarantees. The restrictions apply specifically to those in the firearms industry. This includes firearm entities, their affiliates, and trade associations. The goal is to ensure these groups are not denied assistance solely because of their industry.
Yes· 3 of 4
Would business owners be better off under this?+7
This provides a direct benefit to business owners within the firearms industry by ensuring access to SBA assistance.
Does this make it easier to run a small business?+7
The bill specifically aims to ensure firearms-related businesses can access SBA financial assistance without discrimination.
Would gun owners be better off under this?+5
Support for the firearms industry infrastructure can be seen as positive for gun owners.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Fair Treatment for Firearms Businesses: The bill prohibits the SBA Administrator from adopting policies or practices that discriminate against applicants solely because they are a firearm entity, affiliate, or trade association (Section 2). This could benefit businesses engaged in the design, manufacture, marketing, or sale of firearms and related accessories (Section 3).
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Support for Related Businesses: The bill covers "firearm entity affiliates," which includes sport shooting ranges and entities providing instruction on the lawful use of firearms (Section 3). This could provide these specific groups with more equal access to financial assistance or loan guarantees (Section 2).
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Protection for Industry Organizations: By including "firearm trade associations," the bill ensures that organizations representing these entities are not discriminated against (Section 3). This provides a layer of protection for those who represent the interests of the industry (Section 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+7Good For Gun Owners+5
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+7
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Second Amendment Protections+5
- 11/17/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/30/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/17/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/2/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/1/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/23/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 7/22/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 7/21/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 7/17/2025
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- 7/16/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
- 29 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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