What does Preamble of Firearm Access During Shutdowns Act do?

This bill is formally titled 'To ensure that certain operations, functions, and services of the Federal Government relating to enforcement of firearms laws and firearm export licensing continue during a lapse in appropriations.'

What does SHORT TITLE. of Firearm Access During Shutdowns Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Firearm Access During Shutdowns Act.

What does CONTINUATION OF CERTAIN FIREARM-RELATED OPERATIONS DURING of Firearm Access During Shutdowns Act do?

This section designates certain firearm-related operations as relating to an emergency involving the safety of human life or the protection of property during government shutdowns. Employees carrying out these operations are deemed excepted employees under Title 31 of the United States Code. The National Instant Criminal Background Check System of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, including background check processing for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, is included. The Directorate of Enforcement Programs and Services of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is also included. The Bureau of Industry and Security of the Department of Commerce, relating to firearms and firearm-related products, and the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls of the Department of State, also relating to firearms and firearm-related products, are included. These included operations relate to processing applications for export licenses.

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Firearm Access During Shutdowns Act

Last updated: 10/31/2025 · Introduced: 10/31/2025

Author: Ben Cline (R-VA)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill designates firearm-related operations, including background check processing and export licensing, as essential during government shutdowns.
It allows employees involved in these operations to continue working even when the government is shut down.
The bill specifically includes the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives’ Directorate of Enforcement Programs and Services, and related functions within the Department of Commerce and Department of State.

119th Congressin committeeS. 3085(In Committee)Official page

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