A bill to prohibit Federal funding of State firearm ownership databases, and for other purposes.

# Summary of S. 3916 **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would prevent the federal government from funding state databases that track firearm ownership. It targets any federal money that might be used to create, maintain, or expand systems that record which individuals own guns. If passed, states would need to find alternative funding sources if they wanted to develop or keep such databases. **Who It Affects** The bill primarily affects state governments and gun owners.

States that have created or planned to create firearm ownership registries would lose federal financial support for these programs. The bill reflects concerns from Republican sponsors about federal involvement in gun registration systems, which they argue could lead to gun confiscation. **Current Status** S. 3916 was introduced by Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) in the 119th Congress and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been voted on by the full Senate. The specific details about which committees are reviewing it and whether there is bipartisan support are not indicated in the information provided.