hold on there's just too much going on in Congress lmao...
Bans federal funding of state gun registration databases.
Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) and 13 cosponsors.
Introduced in Senate, referred to committee.
The bill prohibits any federal agency from funding or supporting state databases that list lawfully owned firearms or their owners. It was introduced by Senator Hyde-Smith and referred to the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, where no vote has occurred yet.
Introduced Feb 25, 2026
This bill is under review by a committee. The committee holds hearings, gathers testimony from experts and stakeholders, and may propose amendments. If the committee votes to advance it, the bill moves to the full chamber for debate and a vote.
If the bill becomes law, federal agencies like the Department of Justice could no longer provide grants to states for creating or running databases of lawful gun owners. States that already have such databases funded by federal money would need to replace that funding or shut them down. However, databases that only track lost or stolen firearms and their owners are exempt.
Supporters Say
Supporters say this protects Second Amendment rights by preventing the federal government from pushing state gun registration.
Critics Say
Critics argue it could hinder law enforcement's ability to solve crimes and track firearms.
Supporters, including gun rights groups, see registration databases as a step toward confiscation. Critics, like gun control advocates, say such databases help police trace guns used in crimes. The bill has not yet been debated on the Senate floor.