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S 3916

A bill to prohibit Federal funding of State firearm ownership databases, and for other purposes.

119th Congress Introduced by Marsha Blackburn and 14 co-sponsors

Bill prohibits federal funding for state firearm ownership databases, restricting government-supported gun registry programs nationwide.

Introduced in Senate
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Bill Summary · S 3916

Legislative bill overview

S 3916 prohibits the federal government from providing funding to states for the creation, maintenance, or operation of firearm ownership databases or registries. The bill represents a congressional effort to prevent federal dollars from being used to support state-level tracking of gun owners and their weapons through centralized databases.

Why is this important

This legislation directly affects the intersection of gun rights, federalism, and law enforcement data systems. The outcome could influence states' ability to fund registry programs and reflects broader national debate about firearm tracking, privacy, and how federal spending shapes state policies on gun ownership records.

Potential points of contention

  • Second Amendment interpretation: Supporters view firearm registries as potential steps toward confiscation and argue federal funding restrictions protect gun rights; opponents contend registries aid law enforcement and public safety without violating constitutional rights
  • Federalism and state sovereignty: Disagreement over whether the federal government should use funding restrictions to impose policy preferences on states versus states' rights to manage their own public safety systems
  • Law enforcement effectiveness: Debate over whether firearm databases improve crime investigation and prevention, with law enforcement agencies divided on their utility versus concerns about privacy and implementation costs

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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