Bill · H.R. 45· House(119-HR-45)
FIND Act
- Introduced
- 1/3/2025
- Last activity
- 1/3/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Sponsored by
- Jack Bergman
- Cosponsors
- - 154 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Firearm Industry Non-Discrimination Act, or FIND Act, seeks to amend title 41 of the United States Code. It aims to prohibit the Federal Government from entering into contracts with any entity that discriminates against the firearm and ammunition industry. Under this bill, executive agency heads must include clauses in procurement contracts requiring prime contractors to certify they have no discriminatory policies against firearm entities or trade associations. The bill also regulates how prime contractors handle subcontracts to prevent discrimination through lower-tier entities. Failure to comply could result in contract termination or debarment proceedings. This law would apply to contracts awarded on or after the date of enactment, though it excludes sole-source contracts.
Yes· 3 of 5
Does this protect the right to own guns?+6
Supports the viability of the firearm industry, which facilitates the exercise of Second Amendment rights.
Would business owners be better off under this?+5
Directly benefits owners within the firearm and ammunition industry by prohibiting discrimination.
Would gun owners be better off under this?+4
Protects the industrial supply chain for firearms and ammunition.
The opposite
Does this put more limits on buying or owning guns?-7
The bill explicitly protects the firearm industry from restrictions that are not required by law.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Protection for Firearm Entities: The bill requires prime contractors to certify they have no policies or practices that discriminate against a firearm entity or trade association (Section 2(a)(1)). This provides a level of protection for businesses involved in the firearm and ammunition industry.
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Regulation of Subcontracting Practices: The bill prevents prime contractors from avoiding these rules by using lower-tier subcontractors to perform more than 10 percent of a contract's value (Section 2(a)(2)). This ensures that the non-discrimination requirements are more strictly enforced throughout the supply chain.
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Clear Definitions of Discrimination: By defining "discriminate," the bill provides specific criteria regarding what constitutes unfair treatment, such as making judgments based on partial criteria or favoritism toward market alternatives (Section 2(c)(1)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Strict Penalties for Contractors: If a prime contractor violates the non-discrimination clause, the contract can be terminated for default and may lead to suspension or debarment proceedings (Section 2(a)(3)). This places a significant legal and financial risk on contractors.
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Increased Compliance Burdens for Subcontractors: First-tier subcontractors with a contract value greater than 10 percent of the total prime contract must certify in writing that they do not have discriminatory policies (Section 2(a)(2)). This creates an additional layer of required certification for businesses seeking work.
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Limitations on Business Judgment: The bill restricts how entities can make judgments about policies or services, stating that they cannot use "partial criteria or a category-based assessment analysis" (Section 2(c)(1)(A)). This could impact how entities evaluate various business practices or policies.
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+5Good For Gun Owners+4
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+3
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Second Amendment Protections+6Improves Gun Control Measures-7
- 10/5/2026
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 9/16/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 9/15/2026
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 9/14/2026
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- 9/10/2026
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- 9/8/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 9/3/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/2/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/31/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/27/2026
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- 8/24/2026
- 8 Cosponsors added.
- 7/21/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/11/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/14/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/13/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 1/20/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/6/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/24/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/15/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 9/3/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 9/2/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/29/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/17/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 7/2/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/9/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/4/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 6/2/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 5/15/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/5/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/30/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/9/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 4/3/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/31/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 3/27/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/26/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/26/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/18/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/11/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/7/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/4/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/24/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/23/2025
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- 1/21/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/15/2025
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 1/14/2025
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- 1/13/2025
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- 1/9/2025
- 27 Cosponsors added.
- 1/7/2025
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 1/6/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/3/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 34 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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