FIND Act
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
The FIND Act prohibits the federal government from entering into contracts with entities that discriminate against firearm or ammunition industries. It requires federal agencies to include a clause in contracts ensuring that prime contractors and their subcontractors have no policies or practices that unfairly target firearm businesses. Violations of this clause could result in contract termination and debarment proceedings. The bill excludes sole-source contracts from this requirement.
Key provisions
- Requires federal agencies to include a certification in contracts that contractors have no discriminatory policies against firearm entities.
- Prohibits prime contractors from awarding first-tier subcontracts exceeding 10% of the prime contract value to discriminatory entities.
- Establishes a mechanism for subcontractors to avoid violating subcontracting requirements.
- Provides for contract termination and debarment for violations of the non-discrimination clause.
- Excludes sole-source contracts from the requirements of the Act.
- Defines ‘discrimination’ to include biased criteria and refusal of services based on favoritism or prejudice.
- Specifies who is considered a ‘firearm entity’ (licensees, ammunition sellers, manufacturers, etc.)
- Defines ‘firearm trade association’ using the definition from Title 15.
Who is affected
- Federal Government Agencies
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