State Firearms Dealer Licensing Enhancement Act

Sponsor: Joseph D. Morelle (Democratic-NY)June 24, 2026

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Federal grants would help states and tribes improve firearms dealer licensing.

This bill would set up a new federal grant program to help state and Indian tribal governments improve how they license firearms dealers. Eligible governments could receive up to $2.5 million each year to develop or strengthen their licensing rules and inspections. The goal is to support more effective oversight of firearms dealers.

What Would Change

Today, there is no specific federal grant program under the 1968 Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act to help state or Indian tribal governments with firearms dealer licensing. This bill would change that by allowing the Attorney General to award competitive annual grants of up to $2.5 million per budget year to eligible governments to develop, improve, or evaluate their firearms dealer licensing programs.

Key Provisions

Lets state and Indian tribal governments apply for federal grants up to $2.5 million each year to improve their firearms dealer licensing programs.
Requires states and tribal governments to have specific licensing laws in place to be eligible for these grants.
Lets states give parts of their grant money to local governments to help oversee and enforce firearms dealer licensing.
Requires governments receiving grants to report yearly data on inspections, violations, and licenses to the Attorney General.
Requires the Attorney General to report yearly to Congress and the public about the grant program, including who received funds and how they were used.

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State Firearms Dealer Licensing Enhancement Act

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