Congress·In Committee·S. 137

Senator Daines Proposes Ban on Federal Contracts for Companies That Discriminate Against Gun Industry

FIND Act

about 1 year ago·View on Congress.gov

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No legislative action in over 90 days.

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Key Points

This bill would stop the federal government from giving contracts to companies that refuse to do business with or have policies against the firearm and ammunition industries.
Companies bidding for federal work would have to sign a written promise stating they do not discriminate against gun makers, sellers, or trade groups and will not do so while the contract is active.
The rule also applies to large subcontractors who handle more than 10% of a project's value, ensuring that major partners in government projects also follow these guidelines.
If a company is found to be discriminating against the gun industry after winning a contract, the government would cancel the deal and could ban that company from future federal work.
The bill defines discrimination as refusing services or making business decisions based on a general dislike for firearms rather than using standard financial data or legal compliance.

Gun PolicyEconomy Finance

Impact Analysis

Personal Impact

Who is affectedScoreImpactCertaintyScopeDurationSentiment

Scores: 1 = low, 5 = highSentiment: -5 to +5 (net benefit)

Broader Impacts

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Score

Scores: -5 (harmful) to +5 (beneficial)Short-term: 0-2 yearsLong-term: 10-30 years

Milestones

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Jan 16, 2025Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Jan 16, 2025

Introduced in Senate

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