Plain Language Summary
# FIND Act Summary **What It Would Do** The FIND Act (Firearm Industry Non-Discrimination Act) would prevent the federal government from doing business with companies that discriminate against firearm manufacturers, dealers, ammunition producers, or gun-related trade associations. If passed, any company bidding for federal contracts would have to certify that it doesn't have policies against firearm businesses and won't adopt such policies while working with the government. This requirement would also extend to subcontractors. The bill includes penalties for violations, though it exempts sole-source contracts (situations where the government has only one supplier option). **Who It Affects** The bill impacts federal agencies making purchasing decisions, contractors and subcontractors seeking government business, and companies in the firearms industry.
It could also indirectly affect financial institutions, investment firms, and service providers that have adopted policies limiting their involvement with gun-related businesses—practices some have implemented in recent years due to concerns about gun violence or corporate social responsibility initiatives. **Current Status** The bill is currently in committee (not yet voted on by the full House). It was introduced by Representative Jack Bergman (R-Michigan) in the 119th Congress. The bill remains in the early legislative stage and would need committee approval and passage by both chambers before becoming law.
CRS Official Summary
Firearm Industry Non-Discrimination Act or the FIND Act This bill prohibits the federal government from entering into contracts with an entity that discriminates against firearm trade associations or businesses that deal in firearms, ammunition, or related products. Specifically, the bill requires a federal agency to include in each contract for the procurement of goods or services awarded by the agency a clause requiring the prime contractor to certify that it (1) has no policy, practice, guidance, or directive that discriminates against a firearm entity or firearm trade association; and (2) will not adopt a policy, practice, guidance, or directive that discriminates against a firearm entity or firearm trade association during the term of the contract. The bill establishes (1) a similar requirement with respect to subcontracts, and (2) penalties for violations. The bill makes such prohibition inapplicable to a contract for the procurement of goods or services that is a sole-source contract.
Latest Action
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.