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HR 2189 119th Congress House Crime and Law Enforcement Criminal procedure and sentencing Firearms and explosives

Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act

Introduced: June 4, 2025 Introduced by: Fitzgerald, Scott Republican · Wisconsin See on congress.gov
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Feb 24, 2026
Received in the Senate.
Feb 12, 2026
Passed/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)
Feb 12, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 12, 2026
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Feb 12, 2026
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2189.
Feb 12, 2026
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1057. (consideration: CR H2190-2204)
Feb 12, 2026
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.
Feb 11, 2026
Rules 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.
Feb 9, 2026
Rules 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.
Jan 30, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 403.
Jan 30, 2026
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-472.
Nov 20, 2025
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 8.
Nov 20, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Nov 18, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Mar 18, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Mar 18, 2025
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Feb 12, 2026 House · vote #70 On Passage Passed 233–185 See who voted →
 Amendments to this bill 1

1 agreed to

AmendmentSponsorPurposeStatusLatest action
HAMDT 166 — Pursuant to H. Res. 1057, in lieu of the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee… Agreed to Feb 12, 2026
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

What's happening now February 24, 2026

Received in the Senate.

 Hearings & markups 2
 Related & companion bills 4
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  • HRES 1042 Related bill Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2189) to modernize Federal firearms laws to account for advancements in t…
  • HRES 1057 Related bill Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1383) to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for…
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 Lobbying activity 68

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 Cosponsors 95
All 95 Democratic 23 Republican 72
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Moore, Tim
North Carolina · Jan 15, 2026
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Clarke, Yvette D.
New York · Jan 14, 2026
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Van Orden, Derrick
Wisconsin · Dec 23, 2025
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Gray, Adam
California · Dec 15, 2025
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Steube, W. Gregory
Florida · Nov 17, 2025
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Miller, Max L.
Ohio · Nov 7, 2025
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Houchin, Erin
Indiana · Oct 31, 2025
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Langworthy, Nicholas A.
New York · Oct 31, 2025
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Thanedar, Shri
Michigan · Oct 31, 2025
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Hern, Kevin
Oklahoma · Oct 28, 2025
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Carter, Troy A.
Louisiana · Oct 24, 2025
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Fleischmann, Charles J. "Chuck"
Tennessee · Oct 24, 2025
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Kustoff, David
Tennessee · Oct 24, 2025
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Larson, John B.
Connecticut · Oct 24, 2025
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Wittman, Robert J.
Virginia · Oct 24, 2025
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Kennedy, Mike
Utah · Oct 17, 2025
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Simpson, Michael K.
Idaho · Oct 17, 2025
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Gillen, Laura
New York · Oct 10, 2025
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Miller, Carol D.
West Virginia · Oct 6, 2025
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Van Duyne, Beth
Texas · Oct 6, 2025
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Malliotakis, Nicole
New York · Sep 30, 2025
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Stevens, Haley M.
Michigan · Sep 30, 2025
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Calvert, Ken
California · Sep 18, 2025
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Vindman, Eugene Simon
Virginia · Sep 18, 2025
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Beatty, Joyce
Ohio · Sep 17, 2025
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Schmidt, Derek
Kansas · Sep 17, 2025
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Scholten, Hillary J.
Michigan · Sep 17, 2025
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Kean, Thomas H.
New Jersey · Sep 16, 2025
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Stutzman, Marlin A.
Indiana · Sep 16, 2025
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Mackenzie, Ryan
Pennsylvania · Sep 15, 2025
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McGuire, John J.
Virginia · Sep 15, 2025
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Gottheimer, Josh
New Jersey · Sep 10, 2025
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Bishop, Sanford D.
Georgia · Sep 8, 2025
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Begich, Nicholas J.
Alaska · Sep 2, 2025
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Bergman, Jack
Michigan · Sep 2, 2025
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Kim, Young
California · Sep 2, 2025
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McDowell, Addison P.
North Carolina · Sep 2, 2025
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Miller, Mary E.
Illinois · Sep 2, 2025
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Thompson, Bennie G.
Mississippi · Sep 2, 2025
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Miller-Meeks, Mariannette
Iowa · Aug 8, 2025
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Gooden, Lance
Texas · Jul 23, 2025
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Moran, Nathaniel
Texas · Jul 23, 2025
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Knott, Brad
North Carolina · Jul 22, 2025
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Fischbach, Michelle
Minnesota · Jul 2, 2025
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Boyle, Brendan F.
Pennsylvania · Jun 23, 2025
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Ciscomani, Juan
Arizona · Jun 23, 2025
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Mann, Tracey
Kansas · Jun 23, 2025
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Vasquez, Gabe
New Mexico · Jun 23, 2025
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Tenney, Claudia
New York · Jun 12, 2025
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Burchett, Tim
Tennessee · Jun 10, 2025
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2189: To modernize Federal firearms laws to account for advancements in technology and less-than-lethal weapons, and for other purposes.. 119th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HR-2189/
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"H.R. 2189: To modernize Federal firearms laws to account for advancements in technology and less-than-lethal weapons, and for other purposes.." 119th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HR-2189/.
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H.R. 2189, 119th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HR-2189/.
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[H.R. 2189: To modernize Federal firearms laws to account for advancements in technology and less-than-lethal weapons, and for other purposes.](https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HR-2189/)
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