119th Congress · SENATE BILLBILL

S. 3085 — Firearm Access During Shutdowns Act of 2025

“A bill to ensure that certain operations, functions, and services of the Federal Government relating to enforcement of firearms laws and firearm export licensing continue during a lapse in appropriations.”

Crime and law enforcement

Introduced Oct 30, 2025

Last action Oct 30, 2025

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Referred

Oct 30, 2025

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SummaryCRS Summary

This bill requires various federal agencies to continue certain operations, functions, and services related to firearms during a government shutdown. The bill applies to the Federal Bureau of Investigation's National Instant Criminal Background Check System, including the processing of background checks in support of the operations of the Directorate of Enforcement Programs and Services of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF);the ATF's Directorate of Enforcement Programs and Services;the activities of the Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security relating to firearms and firearm-related products, including activities related to processing of applica...

Provisions · 2 sectionsIntroduced in Senate

Timeline · 2 actions

Oct 30, 2025

Introduced in Senate

Oct 30, 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.