H.R. 2189 Passed the House Crime and Law Enforcement

Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act

To modernize Federal firearms laws to account for advancements in technology and less-than-lethal weapons, and for other purposes.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Fitzgerald, Scott [R-WI-5] Introduced March 18, 2025 Cosponsors 95 (23 D, 72 R) Latest action February 24, 2026

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.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Roll-call votes

Actions

  1. Feb 24, 2026 Received in the Senate.
  2. Feb 12, 2026 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  3. Feb 12, 2026 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)
  4. Feb 12, 2026 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)
  5. Feb 12, 2026 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  6. Feb 12, 2026 DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2189.
  7. Feb 12, 2026 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.
  8. Feb 12, 2026 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1057. (consideration: CR H2190-2204)
  9. Feb 11, 2026 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.
  10. Feb 9, 2026 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.
  11. Jan 30, 2026 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 403.
  12. Jan 30, 2026 Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-472.

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