Restrict the sale and transfer of certain semi-automatic firearms and high capacity magazines.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with HEAR Act of 2026?
The HEAR Act of 2026 was referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary on June 7, 2026. The committee members must act next to move the bill forward, but most bills fail because committees do not hold a vote on them. This bill follows the same path as the 2023 version which did not receive a vote before the session ended.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by HEAR Act of 2026 (H.R. 9208 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
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. 2985 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 2985 (118th) →
Vehicles
Who’s behind it
Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.