If enacted, SB428 would apply to contracts awarded by federal agencies, mandating that all prime contractors certify they do not have policies that discriminate against firearm entities or trade associations. This change would fundamentally alter how contracts are awarded, ensuring that all involved parties are compliant with this non-discrimination requirement and potentially opening federal contracting opportunities for companies in the firearm and ammunition sectors.
Summary
Senate Bill 428, known as the Firearm Industry Non-Discrimination Act (FIND Act), seeks to amend existing laws concerning federal procurement by prohibiting the federal government from entering into contracts with entities that discriminate against the firearm and ammunition industries. The bill aims to establish a clear non-discrimination clause that will ensure that federal agencies do not inadvertently support businesses that engage in practices of discrimination against firearm-related entities.
Contention
The bill has garnered attention due to the contentious nature of firearms regulation and the rights of firearm businesses in facing potential biases from financial institutions and other partners. Supporters argue this legislation is necessary to protect the rights and livelihoods of those in the firearm industry, while opponents may raise concerns about the implications of government intervention in private business practices and the definition of discrimination within this context.
Same As
Firearm Industry Non-Discrimination Act or the FIND Act This bill prohibits the federal government from entering into contracts with an entity that discriminates against firearm trade associations or businesses that deal in firearms, ammunition, or related products. Specifically, the bill requires a federal agency to include in each contract for the procurement of goods or services awarded by the agency a clause requiring the prime contractor to certify that it (1) has no policy, practice, guidance, or directive that discriminates against a firearm entity or firearm trade association; and (2) will not adopt a policy, practice, guidance, or directive that discriminates against a firearm entity or firearm trade association during the term of the contract. The bill establishes (1) a similar requirement with respect to subcontracts, and (2) penalties for violations. The bill makes such prohibition inapplicable to a contract for the procurement of goods or services that is a sole-source contract.
Firearm Industry Non-Discrimination Act or the FIND Act This bill prohibits the federal government from entering into contracts with an entity that discriminates against firearm trade associations or businesses that deal in firearms, ammunition, or related products. Specifically, the bill requires a federal agency to include in each contract for the procurement of goods or services awarded by the agency a clause requiring the prime contractor to certify that it (1) has no policy, practice, guidance, or directive that discriminates against a firearm entity or firearm trade association; and (2) will not adopt a policy, practice, guidance, or directive that discriminates against a firearm entity or firearm trade association during the term of the contract. The bill establishes (1) a similar requirement with respect to subcontracts, and (2) penalties for violations. The bill makes such prohibition inapplicable to a contract for the procurement of goods or services that is a sole-source contract.
Firearm Industry Non-Discrimination Act or the FIND Act This bill prohibits the federal government from entering into contracts with an entity that discriminates against firearm trade associations or businesses that deal in firearms, ammunition, or related products. Specifically, the bill requires a federal agency to include in each contract for the procurement of goods or services awarded by the agency a clause requiring the prime contractor to certify that it (1) has no policy, practice, guidance, or directive that discriminates against a firearm entity or firearm trade association; and (2) will not adopt a policy, practice, guidance, or directive that discriminates against a firearm entity or firearm trade association during the term of the contract. The bill establishes (1) a similar requirement with respect to subcontracts, and (2) penalties for violations. The bill makes such prohibition inapplicable to a contract for the procurement of goods or services that is a sole-source contract.