To prohibit Federal funding of State firearm ownership databases, and for other purposes.

# HR 7678 Summary **What the Bill Would Do** HR 7678 would prevent the federal government from providing money to states to create or maintain databases that track who owns firearms. If passed, states would be prohibited from using federal funds for these types of gun ownership records. The bill is sponsored by Republican Representative Paul Gosar of Arizona. **Who It Affects** This bill primarily affects state governments and gun owners. States that currently receive or seek federal funding for firearm registration systems would be impacted, as would any federal agencies involved in funding such programs.

Gun rights advocates generally support restrictions on firearm databases, while gun safety advocates often support registration systems as a public health measure. **Current Status** The bill is currently in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. Without additional information about committee hearings or sponsor activity, no timeline for further action is clear. Many bills introduced in Congress do not advance beyond the committee stage.