H.R. 5874 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
Firearm Access During Shutdowns Act
H.R. 5874 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) was introduced on Oct 31, 2025, sponsored by Ben Cline with 111 co-sponsors.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Oct 31, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 111
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
Firearm Access During Shutdowns Act This bill requires various federal agencies to continue certain operations, functions, and services related to firearms during a government shutdown. The bill applies to the Federal Bureau of Investigation's National Instant Criminal Background Check System, including the processing of background checks in support of the operations of the Directorate of Enforcement Programs and Services of…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Ben Cline (R-VA). Co-sponsors: 111 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedOct 31, 2025
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provi (Oct 31, 2025)
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- S. 307: Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act
- S. 6: Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act
- H.R. 21: Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act
- H.R. 27: HALT Fentanyl Act
- H.R. 35: Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act
- H.R. 38: Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act
Committees
- Foreign Affairs Committee
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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