FIND Act

This bill would stop the federal government from signing contracts with companies that treat firearm businesses or their trade groups differently because they work with guns, ammo, or related products. Any federal contract would include a promise from the main contractor that it does not have, and will not adopt, a policy that treats these firearm-related businesses unfairly. The same promise would apply to subcontractors. Breaking these promises could bring penalties. Contracts that can only be done by a single, unique provider are not covered by this rule. The bill’s stated purpose is to change federal contracting rules to prohibit deals with entities that discriminate against the firearm and ammunition industry.

Key points:

• Who is affected: Companies seeking federal contracts; subcontractors; firearm businesses and their trade groups indirectly.
• What changes: Contractors must certify they don’t have policies that single out firearm businesses; similar rules flow down to subcontractors; penalties for violations.
• Exceptions: One-provider (sole-source) contracts are exempt.