NICS Data Reporting Act of 2026

Bill Number

H.R. 2267

Origin Chamber

House

Congress

119th Congress, Session 2

Policy Area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Status

Passed House

Latest Action

2026-05-13: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Last Updated

2026-05-15T03:08:24Z

AI-Generated Summary

Summary of H.R. 2267: NICS Data Reporting Act of 2026

Purpose

This legislation requires the Attorney General to provide Congress with annual reports on the demographic characteristics of individuals found ineligible to purchase firearms through the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS).

Key Provisions

• The Attorney General must submit a report to the Senate and House Judiciary Committees no later than one year after enactment, and each year thereafter.
• Each report covers data from the prior year on persons denied firearm purchases via NICS background checks.
• Data must be broken down by the reason for the ineligibility determination.
• Required details include, where available: race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender, age, disability status, average annual income, and English language proficiency.
• The report must also include the same demographic details for individuals whose ineligibility decisions were later reversed on appeal.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

This Act introduces a new mandatory annual reporting requirement for the Department of Justice regarding NICS denial data. It does not alter the underlying NICS background check process or firearm eligibility rules but adds detailed demographic tracking and disclosure obligations.

Potential Impacts

• Government Agencies: Increases administrative workload for the Department of Justice and FBI in collecting, analyzing, and reporting NICS data.
• Citizens: Provides greater public transparency on firearm denial patterns but raises potential privacy considerations due to the collection of sensitive personal information such as income and disability status.
• International Relations: No direct effects identified.

Main Stakeholders Affected

• The Department of Justice and FBI, responsible for NICS operations and report preparation.
• Congress, as the recipient of the reports.
• Firearm purchasers and applicants, whose data may be aggregated and analyzed.
• Advocacy groups focused on gun rights, public safety, and civil rights.

Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications

The requirement to collect and report detailed demographic information, including income and disability, could intersect with privacy protections under existing laws. The focus on appeal reversals may highlight issues related to the accuracy of NICS determinations. The legislation does not explicitly address constitutional questions regarding the Second Amendment or equal protection.

This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.

Sponsor

Rep. Massie, Thomas [R-KY-4]

Cosponsors (2)

Rep. Cline, Ben [R-VA-6], Rep. Spartz, Victoria [R-IN-5]

Recent Actions

• 2026-05-13: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
• 2026-05-12: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
• 2026-05-12: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3369)
• 2026-05-12: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3369)
• 2026-05-12: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2267.
• 2026-05-12: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3369-3370)
• 2026-05-12: Mr. Massie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
• 2025-10-03: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 288.
• 2025-10-03: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-336.
• 2025-10-03: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-336.
• 2025-03-25: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
• 2025-03-25: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
• 2025-03-21: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
• 2025-03-21: Introduced in House
• 2025-03-21: Introduced in House

Bill Versions

• NICS Data Reporting Act of 2026 — issued 2026-05-12 — PDF (4 pages)
• NICS Data Reporting Act — issued 2025-03-21 — PDF (2 pages)
• NICS Data Reporting Act of 2026 — issued 2026-05-13 — PDF (3 pages)
• NICS Data Reporting Act of 2025 — issued 2025-10-03 — PDF (4 pages)