Firearm Access During Shutdowns Act ensures certain firearm-related operations continue during government shutdowns.
The Firearm Access During Shutdowns Act ensures that specific operations, functions, and services related to firearms laws and export licensing continue during a lapse in appropriations. This includes the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and the Bureau of Industry and Security. These operations are deemed essential for the safety of human life and the protection of property, ensuring employees involved in these functions are excepted from shutdowns.
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