State Firearms Dealer Licensing Enhancement Act
This bill creates a federal grant program to help states and tribal governments improve their licensing systems for firearms dealers. To qualify for funding, a state must have laws requiring dealers to hold licenses valid for no more than three years, complete an application process, and allow for inspections with penalties for noncompliance. The Attorney General will award up to $2.5 million per year on a competitive basis to eligible applicants who submit detailed plans for developing or improving their programs. Recipients must provide annual reports on inspection numbers, violations, and license status, while the Attorney General must report grant details and denial reasons to Congress.
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Introduction
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Introduced Jun 24, 2026
Last action Jun 24, 2026
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Jun 24, 2026
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Jun 24, 2026
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1 primary · 17 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Joseph D. Morelle
DDemocratic
Co
Angie Craig
DDemocratic
Co
Danny K. Davis
DDemocratic
Co
Dina Titus
DDemocratic
Co
Ed Case
DDemocratic
Co
Eleanor Holmes Norton
DDemocratic
Co
Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr.
DDemocratic
Co
Janice D. Schakowsky
DDemocratic
Co
Jill N. Tokuda
DDemocratic
Co
Marilyn Strickland
DDemocratic
Co
Mark DeSaulnier
DDemocratic
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