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Introduced
07/16/2025
07/16/2025
In Committee
07/16/2025
07/16/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To promote fair and equal treatment by the Administrator of the Small Business Administration with respect to certain firearms industry applicants for assistance, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the "Equal Shot Act of 2025", aims to prevent the Small Business Administration (SBA) from discriminating against businesses in the firearms industry when they apply for financial assistance. Specifically, the bill prohibits the SBA Administrator from adopting any policy, practice, guidance, or directive that would deny loans or loan guarantees to applicants solely because they are a firearm entity, a firearm entity affiliate, or a firearm trade association. The bill provides broad definitions of these terms, including manufacturers, distributors, and sellers of firearms, ammunition, firearm components, and related accessories, as well as shooting ranges, firearms training organizations, and associations representing these entities. By ensuring equal access to financial assistance, the bill seeks to protect businesses in the firearms industry from potential discriminatory practices that might prevent them from obtaining Small Business Act or Small Business Investment Act loans based on their industry sector.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (45)
Roger Williams (R)*,
Robert Aderholt (R),
Mark Alford (R),
Andy Barr (R),
Aaron Bean (R),
Jack Bergman (R),
Stephanie Bice (R),
Sheri Biggs (R),
Kat Cammack (R),
Buddy Carter (R),
Mike Collins (R),
Dan Crenshaw (R),
Troy Downing (R),
Jake Ellzey (R),
Gabe Evans (R),
Mike Ezell (R),
Pat Fallon (R),
Scott Fitzgerald (R),
Chuck Fleischmann (R),
Brandon Gill (R),
Craig Goldman (R),
Tony Gonzales (R),
Trent Kelly (R),
Nick Langworthy (R),
Laurel Lee (R),
Julia Letlow (R),
Anna Luna (R),
Addison McDowell (R),
John McGuire (R),
Dan Meuser (R),
John Moolenaar (R),
Barry Moore (R),
Nathaniel Moran (R),
August Pfluger (R),
John Rose (R),
Michael Rulli (R),
Claudia Tenney (R),
Tom Tiffany (R),
Beth Van Duyne (R),
Ann Wagner (R),
Tim Walberg (R),
Randy Weber (R),
Tony Wied (R),
Steve Womack (R),
Ryan Zinke (R),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business. (on 07/16/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/4474/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr4474/BILLS-119hr4474ih.pdf |
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