Vote: On Passage
U.S. HouseFeb 12, 2026Result: Passed
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House bill · H.R. 2189 (119th Congress)
Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act
U.S. House of Representatives
Latest action Feb 24, 2026
Sponsor: Scott Fitzgerald (U.S. Representative, WI-5, Republican)
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Summary
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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Where it stands
Passed one of the two chambers; it still needs the other.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
House Committee on the Judiciary · U.S. House of Representatives
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Cosponsors
95
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- Abraham J. Hamadeh
- Adam Gray
- Addison P. McDowell
- Andy Biggs
- Ashley Hinson
- Barry Moore
- Ben Cline
- Bennie G. Thompson
- Beth Van Duyne
- Brad Finstad
- Brad Knott
- Brandon Gill
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- Brendan F. Boyle
- Carol D. Miller
- Celeste Maloy
- Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann
- Chuck Edwards
- Claudia Tenney
- Clay Higgins
- Darrell Issa
- David Kustoff
- David Schweikert
- Derek Schmidt
- Derrick Van Orden
- Donald G. Davis
- Elijah Crane
- Eric Burlison
- Erin Houchin
- Eugene Simon Vindman
- Gabe Evans
- Gabe Vasquez
- Glenn Grothman
- Haley M. Stevens
- Harriet M. Hageman
- Henry Cuellar
- Hillary J. Scholten
- J. Luis Correa
- Jack Bergman
- Jasmine Crockett
- Jefferson Van Drew
- John B. Larson
- John H. Rutherford
- John J. McGuire III
- Jonathan L. Jackson
- Josh Gottheimer
- Joyce Beatty
- Juan Ciscomani
- Julie Johnson
- Ken Calvert
- Kevin Hern
- Lance Gooden
- Laura Gillen
- Laurel M. Lee
- Lauren Boebert
- Marc A. Veasey
- Mariannette Miller-Meeks
- Marie Gluesenkamp Perez
- Marlin A. Stutzman
- Mary E. Miller
- Max L. Miller
- Michael Baumgartner
- Michael Guest
- Michael K. Simpson
- Michelle Fischbach
- Mike Carey
- Mike Ezell
- Mike Kennedy
- Nathaniel Moran
- Nicholas A. Langworthy
- Nicholas J. Begich III
- Nick LaLota
- Nicole Malliotakis
- Pat Fallon
- Pat Harrigan
- Pete Stauber
- Robert F. Onder, Jr.
- Robert J. Wittman
- Rudy Yakym III
- Russell Fry
- Ryan K. Zinke
- Ryan Mackenzie
- Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.
- Shri Thanedar
- Thomas H. Kean, Jr.
- Thomas P. Tiffany
- Tim Burchett
- Tim Moore
- Tracey Mann
- Troy A. Carter
- Troy E. Nehls
- W. Gregory Steube
- Wesley Hunt
- Young Kim
- Yvette D. Clarke
Recorded votes
Related bills
- H.R. 4242Innovate Less Lethal to De-Escalate Tax Modernization ActRelated bill
- S. 1283Innovate to De-Escalate Modernization ActRelated bill
- H.Res. 1042Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2189) to modernize Federal firearms laws to account for advancements in technology and less-than-lethal weapons, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 261) to amend the National Marine Sanctuaries Act to prohibit requiring an authorization for the installation, continued presence, operation, maintenance, repair, or recovery of undersea fiber optic cables in a national marine sanctuary if such activities have previously been authorized by a Federal or State agency; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3617) to amend the Department of Energy Organization Act to secure the supply of critical energy resources, including critical minerals and other materials, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.Related bill, procedurally related
- H.Res. 1057Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1383) to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2189) to modernize Federal firearms laws to account for advancements in technology and less-than-lethal weapons, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 261) to amend the National Marine Sanctuaries Act to prohibit requiring an authorization for the installation, continued presence, operation, maintenance, repair, or recovery of undersea fiber optic cables in a national marine sanctuary if such activities have previously been authorized by a Federal or State agency; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3617) to amend the Department of Energy Organization Act to secure the supply of critical energy resources, including critical minerals and other materials, and for other purposes; and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.Related bill, procedurally related
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Full history
- Feb 24, 2026
Introduced
Received in the Senate.
U.S. House
- Feb 24, 2026
Sent to the executive
Received in the Senate.
U.S. Senate
- Feb 12, 2026
Debate - the House Proceeded With One Hour of Debate on H.R. 2189.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2189.
U.S. House of Representatives
- Feb 12, 2026
Passed a chamber
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Feb 12, 2026
Passed a chamber
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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- Feb 12, 2026
Passed a chamber
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Feb 12, 2026
Passed a chamber
Passed/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)
U.S. House of Representatives
- Feb 12, 2026
The Previous Question Was Ordered Pursuant to the rule.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
- Feb 12, 2026
The Previous Question Was Ordered Pursuant to the rule.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
- Feb 12, 2026
The Previous Question Was Ordered Pursuant to the rule.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
- Feb 11, 2026
Reported out of committee
Rules 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.
U.S. House of Representatives
- Feb 9, 2026
Reported out of committee
Rules 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.
U.S. House of Representatives
- Jan 30, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 403.
- Jan 30, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 403.
- Jan 30, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 403.
- Jan 30, 2026
Reported out of committee
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-472.
- Jan 30, 2026
Reported out of committee
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-472.
- Jan 30, 2026
Reported out of committee
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-472.
- Nov 20, 2025
Committee vote
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Nov 20, 2025
Committee vote
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Nov 20, 2025
Committee vote
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Nov 20, 2025
Reported out of committee
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 8.
- Nov 20, 2025
Reported out of committee
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 8.
- Nov 20, 2025
Reported out of committee
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 8.
- Nov 18, 2025
Committee vote
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Nov 18, 2025
Committee vote
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Nov 18, 2025
Committee vote
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Oct 10, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in U.S. House
U.S. House
- Mar 18, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in House
U.S. House of Representatives
- Mar 18, 2025
Referred to committee
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
U.S. House of Representatives
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