Firearm Export Licensing During Government Shutdowns
Current understanding
To be populated as evidence accumulates.
Evidence log
- 2025-10-30 — Firearm Access During Shutdowns Act of 2025: Firearm Access During Shutdowns Act of 2025 (S-, introduced, referred to committee) would designate FBI NICS background-check staff and federal firearm export-licensing personnel (BIS/DDTC) as essential employees required to continue processing during any lapse in appropriations. (novelty: 2)