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

U.S. Congress · HR2189 · Introduced

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HR2189 · U.S. Congress · Introduced

Introduced 2025-03-18. Latest action: Received in the Senate.

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Summary (plain-language)

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.

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  • Introduced in House — 2025-03-18 — XML
  • Reported in House — 2026-01-30 — XML
  • Engrossed in House — 2026-02-12 — XML

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  • H.R. 2189, Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act — 2026-02-06
    With respect to the requirement of clause 3(c)(3) of rule XIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, a cost estimate provided by the Congressi…

    With respect to the requirement of clause 3(c)(3) of rule XIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, a cost estimate provided by the Congressional Budget Office pursuant to section 402 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 was not made available to the Committee in time for the filing of this report. The Chairman of the Committee shall cause such estimate to be printed in the Congressional Record upon its receipt by the Committee.

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Action History

DateAction
2026-02-24Received in the Senate.
2026-02-12Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1057. (consideration: CR H2190-2204)
2026-02-12Rule 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.
2026-02-12DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2189.
2026-02-12The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
2026-02-12Passed/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)
2026-02-12On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 233 - 185 (Roll no. 70). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2190-2191)
2026-02-12Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2026-02-11Rules 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.
2026-02-09Rules 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.
2026-01-30Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-472.
2026-01-30Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 403.
2025-11-20Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
2025-11-20Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 8.
2025-11-18Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
2025-03-18Introduced in House
2025-03-18Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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