US Congress · 119th Congress (2025-2026)

HR 2189Passed Origin Chamber

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

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Overview

This bill changes federal gun laws to allow certain less-than-lethal projectile devices, such as some TASERs, to be regulated differently. Specifically, it removes these devices from the restrictions outlined in the Gun Control Act by clarifying their definition and requiring the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms to assess whether a device meets the criteria for being considered a less-than-lethal projectile device. The goal is to modernize firearms regulations to account for technological advancements and improve law enforcement practices.

Key provisions

Clarifies the definition of ‘less-than-lethal projectile device’.
Exempts certain projectile devices from restrictions under the Gun Control Act.
Requires the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms to determine if a device meets the definition within 90 days of a request.
Specifies that these devices cannot use ammunition exceeding 500 feet per second.
Defines these devices as not likely to cause death or serious bodily injury.
Prohibits the use of ammunition feeding devices commonly used in semiautomatic firearms.

Who is affected

Law enforcement agencies
Gun manufacturers
Federal Firearms Licensees
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms

Notable changes

Modifies the Gun Control Act to accommodate new technologies.

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Legislative history

19 recorded actions · showing the most recent 12

Jan 30, 2026House

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-472.

Jan 30, 2026

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-472.

Feb 9, 2026House

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.

Feb 11, 2026House

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 12, 2026House

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Feb 12, 2026House

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

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, 2026House

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

Feb 12, 2026House

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2189.

Feb 12, 2026House

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 12, 2026House

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1057. (consideration: CR H2190-2204)

Feb 24, 2026Senate

Received in the Senate.

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

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