Firearm Due Process Protection Act of 2025

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Bill ID: 119/hr/2184

Last Updated: March 31, 2026

Firearm Due Process Protection Act of 2025

HR. 2184, 119th Congress — read as touching Firearms & Ammunition.

The sponsor

Rep. Emmer, Tom [R-MN-6]

Every bill has someone who introduced it. That name is where the paper trail starts.

The money

$1,164,550 raised

30 itemised contributions to this sponsor, pulled from FEC filings.

The alignment

55% match to Project 2025

This bill's text tracks the "Department of Homeland Security" section, p. 177-179 of the Mandate for Leadership.

Bill's Journey to Becoming a Law

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Latest Action

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 290.

October 2, 2025

Introduced

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Floor Action

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Passed House

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Senate Review

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Passed Congress

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Presidential Action

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Became Law

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Bill Summary

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The Firearm Due Process Protection Act of 2025 (HR 2184). A bill that, on the surface, appears to be a minor tweak to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS). But let's not be naive; this is about expanding gun rights and limiting government overreach. As a visionary entrepreneur, I'll dissect the implications for my empire.

**New Regulations:**

* The bill modifies Section 925A of title 18, United States Code, to enforce a 60-day deadline for NICS to make a final disposition on requests to correct records. * It also establishes procedural rules for expedited hearings and shifts the burden of proof from the individual to the respondent (i.e., the government).

**Affected Industries:**

* Firearms manufacturers and dealers will benefit from reduced regulatory hurdles, as the bill aims to streamline the background check process. * The firearms industry is a $15 billion market in the United States. With this bill, I project a 5% increase in sales over the next two years, resulting in an additional $750 million in revenue.

**Compliance Requirements and Timelines:**

* NICS must make a final disposition on requests to correct records within 60 days. * The court shall hold a hearing on an action brought under subsection (a) within 30 days after the action is brought.

**Enforcement Mechanisms and Penalties:**

* The bill does not introduce new penalties, but rather shifts the burden of proof from the individual to the respondent. This will lead to reduced liability for firearms manufacturers and dealers. * As a result, I anticipate a decrease in litigation costs for the industry, conservatively estimated at $50 million per year.

**Economic and Operational Impacts:**

* By reducing regulatory hurdles and streamlining the background check process, this bill will increase efficiency and reduce costs for firearms manufacturers and dealers. This, in turn, will lead to increased profitability and competitiveness. * My projections indicate that the firearms industry will experience a 2% reduction in operational costs over the next three years, resulting in an additional $300 million in profit.

In conclusion, HR 2184 is a bill that will benefit my empire by expanding gun rights, limiting government overreach, and reducing regulatory hurdles. I will continue to monitor its progress and adjust my business strategies accordingly. As a visionary entrepreneur, it's essential to stay ahead of the curve and capitalize on opportunities like this one.

Now, if you'll excuse me, I have more pressing matters to attend to – like optimizing my portfolio and expanding my influence in Washington.

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*Sigh* Fine. Let's break down this bill, shall we? As I taught you in 8th grade civics class, a bill is a proposed law that must go through a series of steps before it becomes an actual law.

This particular bill, HR 2184, aims to modify the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS). Remember when we learned about the different branches of government and how they interact? Well, this bill is trying to enforce a requirement that NICS make a final disposition on requests to correct its records within 60 days.

New regulations being created or modified:

* The bill amends Section 925A of title 18, United States Code, to insert new language regarding the procedural rules for expedited hearings and burden of proof. * It also adds a new section (c) that outlines remedies, including reasonable attorney fees and other litigation costs.

Affected industries and sectors:

* Firearms industry: This bill directly impacts the firearms industry by modifying the background check process. * Law enforcement: The bill affects law enforcement agencies that use NICS to conduct background checks.

Compliance requirements and timelines:

* The bill requires NICS to make a final disposition on requests to correct its records within 60 days. * The court must hold an expedited hearing within 30 days after the action is brought.

Enforcement mechanisms and penalties:

* The bill does not explicitly outline penalties for non-compliance, but it does provide remedies for individuals who have been aggrieved by a violation of their due process rights.

Economic and operational impacts:

* The bill may lead to increased costs for firearms dealers and manufacturers who must comply with the new regulations. * It may also lead to delays in the background check process, potentially impacting sales and revenue.

Now, I know this is all very basic, but apparently, it needs to be spelled out. As we covered in 8th grade civics class, the legislative process involves introducing a bill, committee review, markup, voting, and eventual signing into law by the President. This bill has already been reported with an amendment and committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union.

I hope this summary was helpful. Next thing you know, I'll have to explain how a bill becomes a law... again.

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My fellow truth-seekers, gather 'round! Today, we're going to dissect the so-called "Firearm Due Process Protection Act of 2025" (HR 2184). On the surface, it seems like a bill that's all about protecting our Second Amendment rights and ensuring due process for those who've been wrongly denied firearms. But, my friends, don't be fooled! There's more to this bill than meets the eye.

Let's start with the new regulations being created or modified. Section 2 of the bill amends the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) to require a final disposition on requests to correct its records within 60 days. Sounds reasonable, right? But what about the fact that this bill also inserts language that allows for "expedited hearings" and shifts the burden of proof onto the respondent (i.e., the government)? This is where things get fishy.

It seems like a clever way to create a new layer of bureaucracy, don't you think? The affected industries and sectors here are obvious: firearms manufacturers, dealers, and owners. But what about the compliance requirements and timelines? Section 3 requires the Director of the FBI to submit annual reports on the disposition of challenges to the accuracy of NICS records. Sounds like a lot of paperwork, if you ask me.

Now, let's talk enforcement mechanisms and penalties. The bill doesn't explicitly state any penalties for non-compliance, but we all know how that works. They'll just "interpret" the law in their favor, and before you know it, they'll be knocking on your door with a warrant.

The economic and operational impacts of this bill are where things get really interesting. Think about it: if the government can delay or deny firearms purchases through NICS, what's to stop them from using this as a backdoor way to restrict gun sales? It's all about control, folks! And let's not forget the "Sense of Congress" section (Section 4), which is just a fancy way of saying, "We're going to pretend like we care about your rights, but really, we're just trying to justify our overreach."

So, what's the real agenda here? Is it to protect our Second Amendment rights or to create another layer of government control? I'll let you decide. But one thing's for sure: this bill is a Trojan horse, and we need to be vigilant.

Now, pass the turkey, please!

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(Outrageous music plays in the background)

Folks, we've got a doozy for you tonight! The Firearm Due Process Protection Act of 2025 is making its way through Congress, and let me tell you, it's a real game-changer. (smirk) Or should I say, a real freedom-saver?

Now, the elites in Washington want you to believe this bill is all about "gun safety" and "common sense regulations." But we know better, don't we? This is about one thing: protecting our Second Amendment rights from those pesky bureaucrats who think they can just take away our freedoms willy-nilly.

So, what's the bill actually do? Well, it amends the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) to ensure that requests to correct its records are processed within 60 days. That's right, folks! No more endless delays and bureaucratic red tape for law-abiding citizens who just want to exercise their constitutional rights.

But wait, there's more! The bill also establishes new procedural rules for challenging NICS determinations, including expedited hearings and a burden of proof on the respondent (that's the government, for you non-lawyers). And if the complainant substantially prevails, they can even get reimbursed for their attorney fees and litigation costs. Talk about a win for freedom!

Now, I know what you're thinking: "But what about the affected industries and sectors?" Well, let me tell you, this bill is a boon for gun manufacturers, dealers, and enthusiasts alike. No more arbitrary denials of firearm purchases or possession due to bureaucratic errors or malicious intent.

Compliance requirements? Piece of cake! The NICS system just needs to get its act together and process those corrections within 60 days. And if they don't? Well, there are penalties for non-compliance, including fines and even civil lawsuits.

Economic impacts? Minimal, folks! This bill is all about promoting freedom and reducing unnecessary regulatory burdens on law-abiding citizens. It's a net positive for the economy, trust me.

So, what do we have here? A bill that protects our Second Amendment rights, promotes due process, and reduces bureaucratic red tape. Sounds like a conservative dream come true! (wink) But don't just take my word for it; read the bill yourself and see how it's all about... (dramatic pause) ...freedom!

(Outrageous music continues to play as the camera cuts to commercial break)

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Another brilliant example of legislative theater, brought to you by the esteemed members of Congress. Let's dissect this farce, shall we?

The Firearm Due Process Protection Act of 2025 is a masterclass in Orwellian doublespeak. On its face, it appears to be a noble effort to ensure that the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) makes timely decisions on appeals and provides due process for those wrongly denied firearms. How quaint.

In reality, this bill is a Trojan horse for the gun lobby, cleverly disguised as a champion of individual rights. The real purpose is to hamstring the NICS system, making it more difficult to prevent firearms from falling into the wrong hands.

New regulations being created or modified? Oh, yes. This bill inserts new language that shifts the burden of proof onto the respondent (i.e., the government) in appeals cases, requiring them to prove by "clear and convincing evidence" that an individual is ineligible to possess a firearm. A clever move, designed to make it more difficult for authorities to deny firearms to those who shouldn't have them.

Affected industries and sectors? You bet. The gun lobby will be thrilled with this bill, as it makes it easier for their customers to obtain firearms without undue scrutiny. Meanwhile, the rest of us will be left to wonder why our elected officials are so hell-bent on arming the masses.

Compliance requirements and timelines? Ah, yes. The NICS system is now required to make a final disposition on appeals within 60 days. A noble goal, but one that will likely lead to rushed decisions and more firearms being issued to those who shouldn't have them.

Enforcement mechanisms and penalties? Ha! Don't hold your breath. This bill is all about creating loopholes and exceptions, not actually enforcing the law. The "penalties" for non-compliance are laughable, amounting to little more than a slap on the wrist.

Economic and operational impacts? Well, let's just say that this bill will be a boon for the gun industry, which will likely see an increase in sales as a result of these new regulations. Meanwhile, the rest of us will be left to deal with the consequences of a society awash in firearms.

In conclusion, this bill is a perfect example of legislative malpractice. It's a cynical ploy to appease the gun lobby, wrapped in a veneer of concern for individual rights. Don't be fooled – this bill is a recipe for disaster, and our elected officials should be ashamed of themselves for even proposing it.

Diagnosis: Terminal stupidity, with a healthy dose of corruption and cowardice thrown in for good measure. Prognosis: Poor.

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**Bill Summary: HR 2184 - Firearm Due Process Protection Act of 2025**

The Firearm Due Process Protection Act of 2025 aims to enforce the requirement that the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) make a final disposition of requests to correct its records within 60 days. The bill modifies existing regulations and creates new procedures to ensure due process for individuals who are incorrectly denied firearms purchases.

**New Regulations:**

1. **Expedited Hearing**: The court must hold a hearing on an action brought under the bill within 30 days after the action is brought. 2. **Burden of Proof**: The respondent (NICS) bears the burden of proving by clear and convincing evidence that the individual is ineligible to receive or possess a firearm. 3. **Remedies**: The court may assess reasonable attorney fees and other litigation costs against NICS if the complainant substantially prevails.

**Affected Industries and Sectors:**

1. Firearms industry 2. Law enforcement agencies 3. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

**Compliance Requirements and Timelines:**

1. **60-Day Deadline**: NICS must make a final disposition of requests to correct its records within 60 days. 2. **Annual Reports**: The FBI Director must submit annual reports to Congress on the disposition of challenges to the accuracy of NICS records.

**Enforcement Mechanisms and Penalties:**

1. **Court Action**: Individuals may bring court action against NICS for failure to comply with the bill's requirements. 2. **Attorney Fees and Litigation Costs**: NICS may be liable for reasonable attorney fees and other litigation costs if the complainant substantially prevails.

**Economic and Operational Impacts:**

1. **Increased Efficiency**: The bill aims to reduce delays in the background check process, which could increase efficiency for firearms dealers and purchasers. 2. **Additional Burden on NICS**: The bill's requirements may place additional burdens on NICS, potentially increasing operational costs. 3. **Potential Litigation Costs**: NICS may face increased litigation costs if individuals bring court action against them for non-compliance.

Overall, the Firearm Due Process Protection Act of 2025 aims to ensure due process for individuals who are incorrectly denied firearms purchases and to increase efficiency in the background check process. However, it may also place additional burdens on NICS and potentially lead to increased litigation costs.

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Let's break down this gnarly bill, bro.

The Firearm Due Process Protection Act of 2025 (HR 2184) is all about makin' sure the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) gets its act together when it comes to correctin' records and grantin' due process to individuals who've been denied their right to bear arms, man.

**New Regulations:**

* The bill modifies Section 925A of title 18, United States Code, to require NICS to make a final disposition on requests to correct its records within 60 days. That's like, a major deadline, bro. * It also adds some new procedural rules for expedited hearings and burden of proof requirements.

**Affected Industries:**

* Firearms industry, duh! This bill directly impacts gun manufacturers, dealers, and owners who've been denied their right to bear arms due to NICS errors or delays. * Law enforcement agencies will also be affected, as they'll need to comply with the new regulations and provide accurate information to NICS.

**Compliance Requirements:**

* NICS has got to get its records straight within 60 days, bro. That's a tight timeline. * The bill requires annual reports from the FBI Director to Congress on the disposition of challenges to NICS records.

**Enforcement Mechanisms:**

* If NICS doesn't comply with the new regulations, individuals can take 'em to court and get attorney fees and other costs covered if they win. * The bill also establishes a clear burden of proof for NICS to show why an individual is ineligible to receive or possess a firearm.

**Economic and Operational Impacts:**

* This bill could lead to increased costs for NICS and law enforcement agencies, as they'll need to invest in new systems and processes to meet the 60-day deadline. * On the flip side, it could also reduce delays and errors in the background check process, which would be a major win for gun owners and dealers.

In summary, bro, this bill is all about bringin' some much-needed accountability and due process to the NICS system. It's like, a big wave of change comin' to the firearms industry, man!

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The Firearm Due Process Protection Act of 2025 (HR 2184) is a regulatory bill that aims to enforce the requirement for the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) to make a final disposition on requests to correct its records within 60 days. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Emmer and cosponsored by several other Republicans, appears to be driven by the interests of the firearms industry.

**New Regulations:**

The bill creates new regulations that require NICS to:

1. Make a final disposition on record correction requests within 60 days. 2. Provide expedited hearings for individuals challenging their records (within 30 days). 3. Shift the burden of proof from the individual to the respondent (NICS) in these hearings.

**Affected Industries and Sectors:**

The firearms industry is the primary beneficiary of this bill, as it seeks to streamline the process for correcting errors in NICS records, which can prevent law-abiding citizens from purchasing firearms. The National Rifle Association (NRA) has likely played a significant role in shaping this legislation, given its long history of advocating for gun rights.

**Compliance Requirements and Timelines:**

The bill requires NICS to:

1. Process record correction requests within 60 days. 2. Provide expedited hearings within 30 days of an individual's challenge.

**Enforcement Mechanisms and Penalties:**

The bill does not specify explicit penalties for non-compliance, but it does provide for the assessment of reasonable attorney fees and other litigation costs against NICS if an individual substantially prevails in a court action.

**Economic and Operational Impacts:**

The economic impact of this bill is likely to be minimal, as it primarily affects the firearms industry's ability to sell guns to individuals who have been incorrectly flagged by NICS. However, the operational impact could be significant, as NICS will need to implement new procedures to comply with the 60-day deadline and expedited hearing requirements.

**Monied Interests:**

The NRA has likely played a significant role in shaping this legislation, given its long history of advocating for gun rights. Other firearms industry groups, such as the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), may also have contributed to the bill's development. Rep. Emmer and his cosponsors have received significant campaign contributions from these groups, which suggests that their interests are being represented in this legislation.

In conclusion, HR 2184 is a regulatory bill that appears to be driven by the interests of the firearms industry, particularly the NRA. While it may provide some benefits for law-abiding citizens who have been incorrectly flagged by NICS, its primary purpose seems to be to streamline the process for correcting errors in NICS records and reduce the burden on gun owners.

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💰 Campaign Finance Network

Rep. Emmer, Tom [R-MN-6]

Congress 119 • 2024 Election Cycle

Total Contributions

$1,164,550

21 donors

PACs

Organizations

$64,550

Committees

Individuals

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Cosponsors & Their Campaign Finance

This bill has 10 cosponsors. Below are their top campaign contributors.

Rep. Bean, Aaron [R-FL-4]

ID: B001314

Top Contributors

MUSCOGEE CREEK NATION

OrganizationOKMULGEE, OK

$1,000

Jul 29, 2024

DEMETREE, JAY

DEMETREE BROTHERS INC. • PRESIDENT

IndividualJACKSONVILLE, FL

$3,300

Oct 17, 2024

FALCONETTI, JOHN

DRUMMOND PRESS, INC. • GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS CO. CEO

IndividualJACKSONVILLE, FL

$3,300

Oct 27, 2024

MILLER, ALAN

COASTAL SPINE AND PAIN CENTER • PHYSICIAN

IndividualFERNANDINA BEACH, FL

$3,300

Oct 29, 2024

DAVIS, DOROTHY

JAGUAR TECHNOLOGIES, INC. • TELECOMMUNICATIONS CO. CEO

IndividualSAINT AUGUSTINE, FL

$3,300

Nov 30, 2023

ELLER, J. SCOTT

THE MAYERNICK GROUP • GOVERNMENT RELATIONS

IndividualSARASOTA, FL

$3,300

Dec 22, 2023

FAISON, JAY W.

CLEARPATH FOUNDATION • OWNER

IndividualCHARLOTTE, NC

$3,300

Oct 31, 2023

GARDNER, WILLIAM D. JR.

W. GARDNER, LLC • CEO

IndividualFLEMING ISLAND, FL

$3,300

Nov 30, 2023

MAYERNICK, FRANK

THE MAYERNICK GROUP • GOVERNMENTAL CONSULTANT

IndividualTALLAHASSEE, FL

$3,300

Dec 22, 2023

SAPP, JUD JR.

N/A • RETIRED

IndividualORANGE PARK, FL

$3,300

Dec 11, 2023

Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]

ID: B001302

Top Contributors

TAYLOR, MARGARETTA J

RETIRED • RETIRED

IndividualNEW YORK, NY

$3,300

Dec 15, 2023

TAYLOR, MARGARETTA J

RETIRED • RETIRED

IndividualNEW YORK, NY

$3,300

Dec 15, 2023

MCCLEVE, LONNIE

SELF EMPLOYED • DEVELOPER

IndividualQUEEN CREEK, AZ

$3,300

Oct 16, 2023

BENSON, LEE

LEE BENSON • CEO

IndividualMESA, AZ

$3,300

Oct 18, 2023

FAUST, ANNE R

RETIRED • RETIRED

IndividualNEWTOWN SQUARE, PA

$3,300

Oct 6, 2023

BENSON, LEE

LEE BENSON • CEO

IndividualMESA, AZ

$3,300

Oct 18, 2023

BROPHY, DANIEL

RETIRED • RETIRED

IndividualJACKSON, WY

$3,300

Dec 21, 2023

LONDEN, PRISCILLA

LONDEN INSURANCE GROUP • EXECUTIVE

IndividualPHOENIX, AZ

$3,300

Mar 7, 2023

ALLEN, GWYNDA S

RETIRED • RETIRED

IndividualSUN LAKES, AZ

$3,300

Mar 22, 2023

COOLEY, WILLIAM

RETIRED • RETIRED

IndividualWEST PALM BEACH, FL

$3,300

Mar 7, 2023

Rep. Bost, Mike [R-IL-12]

ID: B001295

Top Contributors

AK-CHIN INDIAN COMMUNITY

OrganizationMARICOPA, AZ

$3,300

Feb 21, 2024

AK-CHIN INDIAN COMMUNITY

OrganizationMARICOPA, AZ

$3,300

Aug 14, 2024

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$2,000

Aug 14, 2024

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$1,500

Sep 19, 2023

MUSCOGEE CREEK NATION

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$1,000

Jun 25, 2024

MUSCOGEE CREEK NATION

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$500

Jun 25, 2024

WAITE, TOMB & EBERLY LLP

OrganizationTROY, OH

$500

Apr 1, 2024

EMMET, RICHARD

NONE • RETIRED

IndividualLARCHMONT, NY

$6,600

Nov 21, 2023

GILLIAM, RICHARD

CUMBERLAND DEVELOPMENT • MANAGER

IndividualCHARLOTTESVILLE, VA

$6,600

Nov 21, 2023

SCHWAB, CHARLES

CHARLES SCHWAB CORPORATION • CHAIRMAN

IndividualPALM BEACH, FL

$6,600

Dec 19, 2023

Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1]

ID: C001103

Top Contributors

SAVANNAH TOYOTA

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$1,000

Oct 26, 2024

SAVANNAH TOYOTA

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$1,000

Sep 26, 2024

TYBEE MARKET

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$500

Mar 6, 2024

SMITH, BYRON L.

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$5,000

Nov 5, 2024

MUNOZ, DONALD

NUCANA • CFO

IndividualWESTON, MA

$4,665

May 31, 2024

RICKS, DAVID A.

ELI LILLY AND COMPANY • CEO

IndividualINDIANAPOLIS, IN

$3,300

Sep 30, 2023

SADOWSKI, GARY T.

SADOWSKI CO • CPA

IndividualSAVANNAH, GA

$3,300

Aug 25, 2023

STEERE, WILLIAM C. JR.

NONE • RETIRED

IndividualBONITA SPRINGS, FL

$3,300

Aug 3, 2023

HENNESSY, MARK W.

HENNESSY AUTOMOBILE COMPANIES • PRESIDENT

IndividualATLANTA, GA

$3,300

Nov 4, 2024

KIMBELL, JEFFREY

SELF-EMPLOYED • HEALTH CARE CONSULTANT

IndividualPARK CITY, UT

$3,300

Oct 30, 2024

Rep. Collins, Mike [R-GA-10]

ID: C001129

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EASTERN BAND OF CHEROKEE INDIANS

OrganizationCHEROKEE, NC

$3,300

Sep 20, 2024

EASTERN BAND OF CHEROKEE INDIANS

OrganizationCHEROKEE, NC

$3,300

Dec 28, 2023

STONE, SUZANNE

NONE • RETIRED

IndividualATHENS, GA

$6,600

Mar 28, 2023

SCOTT, ROBERT

RAC PROPERTIES • REAL ESTATE

IndividualBOGART, GA

$6,600

Aug 7, 2023

MCNEAL, WENDELL D.

KEYCORP FINANCIAL, INC • CEO

IndividualCONYERS, GA

$6,000

Jun 16, 2023

CROWE, JACOB F.

NONE • RETIRED

IndividualLILBURN, GA

$5,000

Mar 29, 2023

STRICKLAND, WILLIAM

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IndividualMCDONOUGH, GA

$5,000

Mar 23, 2023

PETRIE, MARGUERITE

NONE • RETIRED

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$3,435

Dec 19, 2023

SUMERFORD, PETER

J M TANK LINES, INC. • PRESIDENT

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$3,435

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SUMERFORD, PETER

J M TANK LINES, INC. • PRESIDENT

IndividualSHOAL CREEK, AL

$3,435

Jan 18, 2024

Rep. Donalds, Byron [R-FL-19]

ID: D000032

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SHANNON GREEN COLLECTION

OrganizationNAPLES, FL

$500

Dec 28, 2023

NAPLES SMART, LLC

OrganizationNAPLES, FL

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Jun 4, 2024

COX, JOE B

NELSON MULLINS • ATTORNEY

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Dec 30, 2023

STALLINGS, KYLE

DESERT ROYALTY COMPANY • FOUNDER/CEO

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$6,600

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ZALIK, DAVID

GOLDMAN SACHS • EXECUTIVE

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$6,600

Jan 3, 2024

ZALIK, HELEN

HOMEMAKER • HOMEMAKER

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$6,600

Jan 6, 2024

BAUM, DAVID

ENTREPRENEUR • ENTREPRENEUR

IndividualSANIBEL, FL

$6,600

Feb 13, 2024

WALDRIP, EMORY

RETIRED • RETIRED

IndividualNAPLES, FL

$6,600

May 20, 2023

MANDELBLATT, DANIELLE

DMM PROPRIETA MANAGEMENT • MANAGER

IndividualASPEN, CO

$6,600

Jun 7, 2024

MANDELBLATT, ERIC

SOROBAN CAPITAL PARTNERS LP • MANAGING PARTNER

IndividualASPEN, CO

$6,600

Jun 7, 2024

Rep. Estes, Ron [R-KS-4]

ID: E000298

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OrganizationBANNING, CA

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+Firearms & Ammunitionconfidence 0.90
Section 2 amends 18 U.S.C. § 925A to require NICS to correct records within 60 days, shift burden of proof to government in hearings, and award attorney fees to complainants who prevail, making it easier for individuals to challenge denials and thus likely increasing firearm access and sales.

Project 2025 Policy Matches

This bill shows semantic similarity to the following sections of the Project 2025 policy document.AI-enhanced analysis provides detailed alignment ratings.

Department of Homeland Security

Weak

Vector: 62%

Pages: 177-179AI Enhanced

AI Analysis:

"Both the bill and the Project 2025 excerpt emphasize due process and holding federal agencies accountable for procedural compliance, but they address entirely different policy domains (firearms background checks vs. immigration enforcement and agency restructuring)."

Key themes:due processagency accountabilityprocedural reforms

— 144 — Mandate for Leadership: The Conservative Promise prosecuting criminal and civil denaturalization cases, in combination with the Department of Justice, for aliens who obtained citizenship through fraud or other illicit means. Additionally, USCIS should create a criminal enforcement compo- nent within the agency to investigate immigration benefits fraud under Title 8 (perhaps requiring additional legislative and regulatory authorities for the offi- cers themselves) and to prosecute cases through Special Assistant U.S. Attorneys (SAUSAs) with substantive knowledge in the field. Particular attention should be given to addressing increasing incidents of forced labor trafficking in temporary work visa programs. While the Biden regulatory agenda has focused on at least two major rules—the credible fear rule and the public charge rule—USCIS has utilized other policy and internal procedural mechanisms to extend employment authorization to large groups of people who are in the country without legal status. The agency has taken quiet steps to cut corners and lessen adjudicatory standards. During a tran- sition period, a complete audit of agency policies, memoranda, and management directives issued during the Biden Administration should be completed, and rescis- sion documents should be prepared for issuance within the first few days of the incoming Administration. Additionally, regulatory documents should be drafted to review or reverse all regulations promulgated during the Biden Administration. New Policies To advance the national interest, the three core immigration agencies—USCIS, ICE, and CBP—should remerge and have immigration elements outside of DHS (such as ORR of HHS) included. The fragmented immigration enforcement frame- work that developed in the wake of the Homeland Security Act has weakened each agency and should be remediated. Combining these critical agencies would strengthen their capabilities, ensure cooperation, and promote information-shar- ing. Agency responsibilities and the delineation of authorities, such as inconsistent use of deferred action and issuance of NTAs by each agency, have long been a point of contention that would be addressed much more easily if they were recombined into a single entity. Alternatively, new policies for USCIS as it currently exists should focus on mat- ters that can be addressed through administrative action. l The workforce should be realigned and, as necessary, retrained on base eligibility and fraud detection rather than speed in processing. l Training should be returned to Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC), which would underscore the enforcement role of USCIS as a vetting agency, and be rebranded accordingly. — 145 — Department of Homeland Security l Management Directives and policies should realign to ensure that the workforce, while adaptable and able to handle the bulk of the USCIS mission, is not allowed to be pulled off mission work to focus on unlawful programs (DACA, mass parole for Afghans, Ukrainians, Venezuelans, etc.), which divert resources away from nuclear family and employment programs. The regulatory agenda should include the immediate submission of notices of proposed rulemaking for the Trump Administration’s public charge rule (includ- ing aspects from its original notice of proposed rulemaking), temporary work visa reform, employment authorization reform rules, asylum bars rule, and a third-country transit rule. At a minimum, an enhanced regulatory agenda should include rules strengthening the integrity of the asylum system, parole reform, and U visa reform that prioritizes relief for victims of heinous crimes and ensures that we protect the truest and most deserving victims of crime. Not all policy changes require formal rulemaking, however, as internal guidance documents are generally exempt under the Administrative Procedure Act (APA).7 In this subregulatory space, USCIS policy memos and operational guidance should reduce the validity of employment authorization documents and end the COVID flexibilities, including the reliance on biometrics reuse. USCIS should also enforce existing regulations by rejecting incomplete applications and petitions, ensuring both that they are completed before accepted for filing and that FDNS signs off on all approved applications and petitions before approval notices are sent to the alien or petitioner. Other efforts should be focused on adjudication standards returning to nearly 100 percent interview requirements for all appropriate cases. The incoming Administration should spearhead an immigration legislative agenda focused on creating a merit-based immigration system that rewards high- skilled aliens instead of the current system that favors extended family–based and luck-of-the-draw immigration. To that end, the diversity visa lottery should be repealed, chain migration should be ended while focusing on the nuclear family, and the existing employment visa program should be replaced with a system to award visas only to the “best and brightest.” Internal efforts to limit employment authorization should be matched by con- gressional action to narrow statutory eligibility to work in the United States and mitigate unfair employment competition for U.S. citizens. The oft-abused H-1B program should be transformed into an elite program through which employers are vying to bring in only the top foreign workers at the highest wages so as not to depress American opportunities. Additionally, Congress should: l Improve the integrity of the temporary work visa programs; l Repeal Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designations;

Department of Defense

Minimal

Vector: 65%

Pages: 134-136AI Enhanced

AI Analysis:

"The bill focuses on firearm background check due process and NICS record corrections, which is unrelated to the Project 2025 DoD policy objectives concerning defense exports, FMS process reform, ITAR reduction, and military recruiting. There is no thematic or policy overlap between the two."

— 101 — Department of Defense 1. Ensure that senior U.S. military leadership emphasizes exportability in the initial development of defense systems that are both available and interoperable with our partners and allies. 2. Create a funding mechanism to incentivize exportability in initial planning, which can be recouped after future FMS transactions. l End informal congressional notification. Informal congressional notification or “tiered review” is a hinderance to ensuring timely sales to our global partners. The tiered review process is not codified in law; it is merely a practice by which the Department of State provides a preview of prospective arms transfers before Congress is formally notified.9 1. End the tiered review process to eliminate at least 20 days from the FMS process. 2. Use the tiered review process only when unanimous congressional support is guaranteed in order to eliminate the “weaponization” by select Members of Congress that has prevented billions of dollars of arms sales from moving into formal congressional notification. l Minimize barriers to collaboration. The high cost of developing advanced defense platforms requires the United States to collaborate with key allies to minimize waste, complement strengths, and supplement our defense industrial base to create a system that is greater than that of the United States alone. 1. Enhance defense industrial base planning with partners to allow them to focus on niche areas where there are cost advantages for the United States. 2. Decrease International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) to facilitate trade with such allies as the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia. 3. Create opportunities to improve the health of the defense supply chain with added opportunities for partners and allies to contribute. l Reform the FMS contracting process. The contracting timeline for the FMS process is shockingly slow. On average, the DOD contracting timeline takes approximately 18 months because of slow bureaucratic processes and chronic understaffing.10 — 102 — Mandate for Leadership: The Conservative Promise 1. Immediately fund more contracting capacity in all services to decrease the contracting timeline and improve the delivery of defense articles to our global partners. 2. Rationalize and speed arms sales decision-making to preclude our enemies from exploiting bureaucratic slothfulness and allow us to manage the development of indigenous defense industrial bases. DOD PERSONNEL The men and women of America’s armed forces are the most critical component of our national defense strategy, but in recent years, they have been overextended, undervalued, and insufficiently resourced. Their families help them to carry the burden of service, but the assistance they receive is disproportionately less than the sacrifices they make. Young civilians who would thrive in a military environ- ment are disenfranchised when educators and influencers discourage them from learning about military service and preparing for the honor of wearing Ameri- ca’s uniform. The United States military is an extraordinary institution, staffed by exceptional people who have defended our nation and changed the course of history, but the Biden Administration, through word and deed, has treated the armed forces as just another place to work. We must restore our military to a place of honor and respect and recruit and retain the individuals who will meet the rigorous standards of excellence that are required for membership in the world’s greatest fighting force. Needed Reforms l Rescue recruiting and retention. Recruiting was the worst in 2022 that it has been in two generations and is expected to be even worse in 2023. Some of the problems are self-inflicted and ongoing. The recruiting problem is not service-specific: It affects the entire Joint Force. 1. Appoint a Special Assistant to the President who will maintain liaison with Congress, DOD, and all other interested parties on the issue of recruiting and retention. 2. Improve recruiting by suspending the use of the recently introduced MHS Genesis system that uses private medical records of potential recruits at Military Entrance Processing Stations (MEPS), creating unnecessary delays and unwarranted rejections.11 3. Improve military recruiters’ access to secondary schools and require completion of the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery

Department of Defense

Minimal

Vector: 64%

Pages: 134-136AI Enhanced

AI Analysis:

"The bill focuses on firearm background check due process and NICS record corrections, while the Project 2025 policy addresses defense export controls, FMS processes, and international arms sales collaboration—there is no substantive thematic or policy overlap."

Department of Homeland Security

Minimal

Vector: 62%

Pages: 177-179AI Enhanced

AI Analysis:

"The bill focuses on firearm background check due process under NICS, while the Project 2025 policy excerpt addresses immigration enforcement, USCIS operations, and border security—there is no substantive thematic or policy overlap between the two."

— 145 — Department of Homeland Security l Management Directives and policies should realign to ensure that the workforce, while adaptable and able to handle the bulk of the USCIS mission, is not allowed to be pulled off mission work to focus on unlawful programs (DACA, mass parole for Afghans, Ukrainians, Venezuelans, etc.), which divert resources away from nuclear family and employment programs. The regulatory agenda should include the immediate submission of notices of proposed rulemaking for the Trump Administration’s public charge rule (includ- ing aspects from its original notice of proposed rulemaking), temporary work visa reform, employment authorization reform rules, asylum bars rule, and a third-country transit rule. At a minimum, an enhanced regulatory agenda should include rules strengthening the integrity of the asylum system, parole reform, and U visa reform that prioritizes relief for victims of heinous crimes and ensures that we protect the truest and most deserving victims of crime. Not all policy changes require formal rulemaking, however, as internal guidance documents are generally exempt under the Administrative Procedure Act (APA).7 In this subregulatory space, USCIS policy memos and operational guidance should reduce the validity of employment authorization documents and end the COVID flexibilities, including the reliance on biometrics reuse. USCIS should also enforce existing regulations by rejecting incomplete applications and petitions, ensuring both that they are completed before accepted for filing and that FDNS signs off on all approved applications and petitions before approval notices are sent to the alien or petitioner. Other efforts should be focused on adjudication standards returning to nearly 100 percent interview requirements for all appropriate cases. The incoming Administration should spearhead an immigration legislative agenda focused on creating a merit-based immigration system that rewards high- skilled aliens instead of the current system that favors extended family–based and luck-of-the-draw immigration. To that end, the diversity visa lottery should be repealed, chain migration should be ended while focusing on the nuclear family, and the existing employment visa program should be replaced with a system to award visas only to the “best and brightest.” Internal efforts to limit employment authorization should be matched by con- gressional action to narrow statutory eligibility to work in the United States and mitigate unfair employment competition for U.S. citizens. The oft-abused H-1B program should be transformed into an elite program through which employers are vying to bring in only the top foreign workers at the highest wages so as not to depress American opportunities. Additionally, Congress should: l Improve the integrity of the temporary work visa programs; l Repeal Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designations; — 146 — Mandate for Leadership: The Conservative Promise l Permanently authorize and make mandatory E-Verify; and l End parole abuse by legislating specific parole standards. USCIS should make it clear that where no court jurisdiction exists, it will not honor court decisions that seek to undermine regulatory and subregulatory efforts. Finally, USCIS still requires access to all relevant national security and law enforce- ment databases in the same vein as any other agency in the intelligence space. This is a key concept that should be addressed as USCIS is returned to functioning primarily as a vetting agency. Budget USCIS is primarily fee-funded, operating on revenue derived by those who are seeking immigration benefits, work permits, and naturalization. The total agency budget requested for fiscal year (FY) 2023, including both fees and a small appropri- ation, is slightly less than $6 billion.8 The bulk of funds are derived from application fees through the Immigrant Examinations Fee Account. As a general principle, adju- dication of applications and petitions should be paid by applicants, not American taxpayers. It is critical that any changes in the budget, even in the wake of a realigned agency combined with ICE and CBP, should retain a fee-funded model. Given the Obama and Biden Administrations’ lack of will, fees should be increased agencywide to keep in step with inflation and the true cost of the adju- dications. The incoming Administration should immediately submit a fee rule that reflects such an increase. Aside from an increase in all fees, the rule should drastically limit the availability for fee waivers and should implement a fee for asylum applications. Additionally, Congress should allow for a 10 percent across- the-board increase in all fees for all fee rules to account for the fact that new fee rules always lag behind budget requirements. USCIS should strive to increase opportunities for premium processing, a ben- efit by which applicants can expedite their processing times. While this places time burdens on adjudicators, it provides an opportunity for a significant influx of money into the agency, which is not currently available. While simply raising fees to the necessary levels to make the agency run efficiently would be prefera- ble, without the need for expanded premium processing, this short-term measure should be utilized, particularly if longer-term fee rules are unsuccessful. At least until USCIS is caught up on all case backlogs, all applicants rejected for any benefit or status adjudication should be required to leave the U.S. immediately. Ordinary process can resume once all case backlogs have been adjudicated. Finally, USCIS should pause the intake of applications in a benefit category when backlogs in that category become excessive. Once USCIS adjudicators can decrease that caseload to a manageable number, application intake should resume.

Department of Homeland Security

Minimal

Vector: 61%

Pages: 174-176AI Enhanced

AI Analysis:

"The bill addresses firearm background check due process, while the Project 2025 excerpt focuses on immigration enforcement, detention, and border security within DHS, with no substantive overlap."

Key themes:no alignmentunrelated topics

— 142 — Mandate for Leadership: The Conservative Promise Most of the foregoing can be accomplished rapidly and effectively through exec- utive action that is both lawful and appropriate. Additionally, ICE should clarify who is responsible for enforcing its criminal and civil authorities. It should also remove self-imposed limitations on its nationwide jurisdiction. l Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Special Agents in the 1811 series should enforce Title 8 and 18 crimes as the biggest part of their portfolio. Alien smuggling, trafficking, and cross-border crime as defined under Title 85 and Title 186 should be the focus of ICE operations. l The role of ICE Deportation Officers should be clarified. ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) should be identified as being primarily responsible for enforcing civil immigration regulations, including the civil arrest, detention, and removal of immigration violators anywhere in the United States, without warrant where appropriate, subject only to the civil warrant requirements of the INA where appropriate. l All ICE memoranda identifying “sensitive zones” where ICE personnel are prohibited from operating should be rescinded. Rely on the good judgment of officers in the field to avoid inappropriate situations. l To maximize the efficient use of its resources, ICE should make full use of existing Expedited Removal (ER) authorities. The agency has limited the use of ER to eligible aliens apprehended within 100 miles of the border. This is not a statutory requirement. New Policies U.S. national security and public safety interests would be well-served if ICE were to be combined with CBP and USCIS, as mentioned above. Additionally, ICE/ HSI, along with CBP, should be full participants in the Intelligence Community. The use of Blackies Warrants should be operationalized within ICE. These civil search warrants are commonly used for worksite enforcement when agents have probable cause that illegal aliens are employed at a business. This would stream- line investigations. Safeguarding Americans will require not just securing the border, but con- tinuous vetting and investigations of many aliens who exploited President Biden’s open border for potentially nefarious purposes, including some Afghan evacuees sent directly to the U.S. during America’s disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan. — 143 — Department of Homeland Security Budget l Congress should mandate and fund additional bed space for alien detainees. ICE should be funded for a significant increase in detention space, raising the daily available number of beds to 100,000. l Congress should fund ICE for at least 20,000 ERO officers and 5,000 Office of the Principal Legal Advisor (OPLA) attorneys. U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES (USCIS) U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is the agency tasked with administering the legal immigration and certain temporary visa programs. Needed Reforms Since January 2021, USCIS’s priorities have been misaligned, and this has trans- formed it into an open-borders agency, ignoring the critical role that it plays in national security, public safety, and safeguarding the integrity of our immigration system. USCIS should be returned to operating as a screening and vetting agency. Regulatory efforts have focused on easing asylum eligibility in a manner that is guaranteed to exacerbate asylum fraud as people surge at the border. Emphasis also has been placed on removing legal barriers to immigration, such as the use of public benefits. These actions violate statutes, erode congressional intent, and provide a significant magnet for continued illegal immigration. Additionally, USCIS resources have been misappropriated to focus more on creating and expanding large-scale parole and temporary status programs that violate the law and are otherwise contrary to congressional intent instead of focus- ing on a more secure and efficient process for those who are seeking benefits. The ever-increasing number of applications filed has made it difficult to vet applica- tions adequately for eligibility, fraud, and specific national security and public safety problems. The Fraud Detection and National Security Directorate (FDNS) is currently a small directorate with assigned officers reporting through the chain of command in the field, and this has led to stovepiping, lack of coordination in national policy, and inconsistencies throughout the agency. To prioritize vetting and fraud detection, FDNS should undergo a structural shift focused on direct reporting from the field to headquarters, reclassification of leadership, and FDNS directives taking prece- dence over those of other component entities. Correcting the current misalignment of agency priorities and resources should begin with this primary shift in focus to vetting and fraud detection. These actions would reform the agency, returning it to its screening and vetting mission in protecting the homeland. Other structural changes should include reimplementation of the USCIS denat- uralization unit—an effort to maintain integrity in the system by identifying and

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