FIND Act

Protection for Firearm Industry Entities: The bill requires prime contractors to certify they have no policy, practice, guidance, or directive that discriminates against a firearm entity or trade association (Section 2(a)(1)(A)). This could benefit those licensed to import, manufacture, or deal in firearms, as well as ammunition sellers and those making safety devices (Section 2(c)(2)).

Prevention of Unfair Business Practices: The bill defines discrimination to include making judgments based on partial criteria rather than case-by-case empirical data, or refusing services based on favoritism against the firearm industry (Section 2(c)(1)(A)). By prohibiting this, the act seeks to ensure these entities are treated without prejudice or favoritism toward market alternatives (Section 2(c)(1)(A)(ii)).

Subcontractor Protections: The bill prohibits prime contractors from awarding large first-tier subcontracts to entities that fail to certify they are not discriminating against the firearm industry (Section 2(a)(2)(A)). It also prevents companies from structuring tiers to avoid these requirements (Section 2(a)(2)(B)).

Strict Penalties for Contractors: Prime contractors that violate these clauses face the termination of their contracts for default and the initiation of suspension or debarment proceedings (Section 2(a)(3)).

Compliance Burdens for Subcontractors: Any entity receiving a first-tier subcontract valued at more than 10 percent of the total prime contract must certify in writing that they have no discriminatory policies against firearm entities or trade associations (Section 2(a)(2)(A)).