Bill would bar federal aid to states building gun owner databases
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Sponsor: Cindy Hyde-Smith · Senator · MS
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Official title: Gun Owner Registration Information Protection Act
119th Congress
Topics: Crime & justice
Introduced:
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The bill would block federal money or support for state databases listing legal gun owners, except stolen-firearm records.
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What does this do?
The Gun Owner Registration Information Protection Act would stop federal agencies from funding or supporting state efforts to build or maintain databases of gun owners or their legally owned firearms. It applies to all states, DC, and U.S. territories. An exception allows federal support for databases tracking guns or owners reported as lost or stolen.
Who does it affect?
State governments that depend on federal funding or technical help for record-keeping systems, and federal agencies currently providing that support. Gun owners are indirectly affected since the bill limits databases containing their ownership information.
Why does it matter?
The bill would not change gun ownership laws or background check procedures; it specifically restricts federal financial or logistical involvement in registries of lawful gun owners.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedFeb 25, 2026
- Senate committeeYou are here · Feb 25, 2026
- Senate vote
- House
- The president's desk
Right now: a Senate committee is reviewing it. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.