S. 3085In Committee
Firearm Access During Shutdowns Act of 2025
Requires key federal firearms background check and export licensing operations to continue during government shutdowns by treating them as emergency functions
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Requires key federal firearms background check and export licensing operations to continue during government shutdowns by treating them as emergency functions
Key points
- Require background check operations
- Require export license processing
- Designate shutdown staff as excepted employees
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-10-30 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedCrime and Law Enforcement