H.R. 7827In committeeSecurity & foreign affairs
DoD gun sales face new civilian market limits
Data as of July 11, 2026
HR 7827 limits what weapons the Pentagon can sell or buy commercially and sets new rules for the dealers it works with.45-second read · 4 questions answered below
Decoded
What does this do?
This bill stops the Department of Defense and government weapons plants from selling certain firearms and ammunition into the commercial market. It also bars the Pentagon from buying from any seller that sells those prohibited items commercially. For other firearms and ammunition, dealers must meet training, licensing, recordkeeping, background check, and security requirements before doing business with the federal government. The bill also creates a new federal license for ammunition dealers and requires annual public reports to Congress.
Who does it affect?
This bill directly affects the Department of Defense, government-owned weapons plants, and private firearms and ammunition dealers and manufacturers who want to sell to or buy from the federal government.
Why does it matter?
Dealers who do not meet the new requirements would lose access to federal contracts. Government plants and the Pentagon would be required to report their commercial sales to Congress each year.
Where does it stand?
- Introduced
- House committee — You are here
- House vote
- Senate
- President's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
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Official title
Stop Militarizing Our Streets Act of 2026
- Introduced:
- March 5, 2026
- Latest action:
- March 5, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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