Establish federal standards and oversight requirements for individuals and businesses that hold firearm licenses.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Federal Firearm Licensee Act?
The Federal Firearm Licensee Act remains stalled in the House and Senate Judiciary Committees as of July 2025. The House and Senate committees must take action to move these bills forward, but most legislation fails because committees do not hold a vote. This pattern of inaction has been the standard outcome for similar proposals since March 2023.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Federal Firearm Licensee Act (H.R. 2618 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
No action since April 2025
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 1478 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 1478 (118th) →Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from S. 4706 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 4706 (118th) →
Vehicles
Who’s behind it
Robin Kelly (D-IL)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.
