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Require firearm owners to obtain a federal license and register their weapons with the government.

One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.

Known asBlair Holt Firearm Owner Licensing and Record of Sale Act of 2026Blair Holt Firearm Owner Licensing and Record of Sale Act of 2024

What’s happening with Blair Holt Firearm Owner Licensing and Record of Sale Act of 2026?

H.R. 9548 remains in the House Committee on the Judiciary as of June 29, 2026. The committee members must decide whether to hold a vote on the bill, but most legislation fails because committees do not take action. Similar efforts in the past, including H.R. 8354 from May 9, 2024, did not advance past this stage.

Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.

Where it stands

Now carried by Blair Holt Firearm Owner Licensing and Record of Sale Act of 2026 (H.R. 9548 (119th)) →

Legislative Progress

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Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.

How we got here

Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.

  1. 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.

  2. Companion

    Identical companion bill S. 4921 (119th) was introduced in the other chamber.

    S. 4921 (119th)

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Who’s behind it

Jonathan Jackson (D-IL)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.