Bill · S. 2192· Senate(119-S-2192)
Clean Hands Firearm Procurement Act
- Introduced
- 6/26/2025
- Last activity
- 6/26/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3564)
- Sponsored by
- Alex Padilla
- Cosponsors
- - 8 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Clean Hands Firearm Procurement Act," requires the Attorney General to publish a public list of certain firearms dealers. These "covered firearms dealers" are licensed dealers where the ATF has traced at least 25 firearms to their business with a time-to-crime of three years or less during at least two of the previous three years. The Act prohibits Federal agencies from entering into contracts with these listed dealers. However, the Attorney General can waive this prohibition at the request of the Secretary of Defense or the Secretary of Homeland Security to protect national security.
Yes· 3 of 4
Does this put more limits on buying or owning guns?+5
The bill implements a new mechanism to restrict federal procurement from dealers associated with higher crime rates.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+4
The bill mandates the publication of a public list of specific firearms dealers to increase transparency.
Does this give the federal government more power?+3
The bill expands federal regulatory authority over firearm dealer procurement via the Attorney General.
The opposite· 3 of 4
Would business owners be better off under this?-4
Firearms dealers face potential loss of federal government business under this act.
Does this protect the right to own guns?-3
The bill creates new regulatory barriers and procurement prohibitions for licensed firearm dealers.
Does this make it easier to run a small business?-3
The bill could negatively impact small firearm dealers by barring them from lucrative federal contracts based on trace data.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Public Transparency: The Attorney General, through the Director of the ATF, must publish a list of covered firearms dealers annually, providing public information regarding specific dealers. (Section 2)
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Federal Procurement Restrictions: The bill prevents Federal agencies from contracting with specific licensed dealers that have a high number of short time-to-crime firearm traces. (Section 3(a))
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Contracting Limitations: Licensed dealers may be barred from entering into contracts with any Federal agency, including those in the executive, legislative, or judicial branches, if they appear on the list during the current or preceding two calendar years. (Section 3(a) and Section 4(2))
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Discretionary Waivers: The Attorney General has the authority to waive the contract prohibition upon a request from the Secretary of Defense or the Secretary of Homeland Security if it is deemed necessary to protect national security. (Section 3(b)(1))
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+4Increases Federal Power+3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners-4Good For Gun Owners-2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Gun Control Measures+5Improves Second Amendment Protections-3
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+2Improves Small Business Support-3
- 6/26/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3564)
- 8 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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