Hold gun manufacturers legally responsible for injuries caused by defective firearm designs.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Defective Firearms Protection Act?
The Defective Firearms Protection Act, known as H.R. 9122, sits in the House Committee on Energy and Commerce as of June 2, 2026. Committee members must decide to hold a vote for the bill to advance, but most bills in Congress never receive a committee vote and expire without further action.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Defective Firearms Protection Act (H.R. 9122 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
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. 4243 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 4243 (118th) →
Vehicles
Who’s behind it
Debbie Dingell (D-MI)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.