To modernize Federal firearms laws to account for advancements in technology and less-than-lethal weapons, and for other purposes.

Where it stands

1. Introduced Done · Mar 18, 2025
2. Committee Done · Mar 18, 2025
3. Passed House Done · Feb 12, 2026
4. Passed Senate Not yet
5. President Not yet
6. Law Not yet

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Key points

What it changes

A plain-language summary isn't ready yet. The official summary below describes the bill.

Who it affects

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What it costs

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Where it stands

Received in the Senate. (Feb 24, 2026)

What happens next

The Senate would need to pass it next.

Official summary

Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act This bill removes less-than-lethal projectile devices (e.g., certain TASERs) from regulation under the Gun Control Act. The term less-than-lethal projectile device means a device that (1) is not designed or intended to expel (and may not be readily converted to discharge) commonly used ammunition or projectiles exceeding a velocity of 500 feet per second; (2) is designed and intended to be used in a manner not likely to cause death or serious bodily injury; and (3) does not accept (and cannot be readily modified to accept) an ammunition feeding device. The bill also requires the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to determine whether a device satisfies the definition of a less-than-lethal projectile device within 90 days of a request.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service (Reported to House version), via Congress.gov. These are proposed provisions, not enacted law.

Recorded votes

1. HOUSEFinal passageFeb 12, 2026 · roll call 70

   On Passage: Passed (233–185)

   This vote decided whether the bill passes this chamber.
   Votes by party

   How each party voted on roll call 70

   Party	Yes	No	Present	Did not vote	Share voting Yes
   Democratic	22	184	0	8
   Republican	211	1	0	5
   Independent	0	0	0	0

   Party totals from the official roll call.

   Office of the Clerk, U.S. House ↗ — includes how every member voted

Vote types come from the official question text. How we label votes

Legislative history

1. Feb 24, 2026Received in the Senate.
2. Feb 12, 2026Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3. Feb 12, 2026On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 233 - 185 (Roll no. 70). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2190-2191)
4. Feb 12, 2026Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 233 - 185 (Roll no. 70). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2190-2191)
5. Feb 12, 2026The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
6. Feb 12, 2026DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2189.
7. Feb 12, 2026Rule provides for consideration of S. 1383, H.R. 2189, H.R. 261 and H.R. 3617. The resolution provides for consideration of S. 1383, H.R. 2189, H.R. 261, and H.R. 3617 under a closed rule and provides for one motion to recommit H.R. 2189, H.R. 261, and H.R. 3617, and one motion to commit S. 1383.
8. Feb 12, 2026Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1057. (consideration: CR H2190-2204)
9. Feb 11, 2026Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1057 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of S. 1383, H.R. 2189, H.R. 261 and H.R. 3617. The resolution provides for consideration of S. 1383, H.R. 2189, H.R. 261, and H.R. 3617 under a closed rule and provides for one motion to recommit H.R. 2189, H.R. 261, and H.R. 3617, and one motion to commit S. 1383.
10. Feb 9, 2026Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1042 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2189, H.R. 261 and H.R. 3617. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 2189, H.R. 261, and H.R. 3617 under a closed rule and provides for one hour of debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
11. Jan 30, 2026Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 403.
12. Jan 30, 2026Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-472.
13. Jan 30, 2026Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-472.
14. Nov 20, 2025Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 8.
15. Nov 20, 2025Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
16. Nov 18, 2025Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
17. Mar 18, 2025Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
18. Mar 18, 2025Introduced in House
19. Mar 18, 2025Introduced in House