Posts - Bill - HR 5874 Firearm Access During Shutdowns Act
house 10/31/2025 - 119th Congress
We want to make sure that key federal services related to enforcing firearms laws and processing firearm export licenses keep running even if the government experiences a funding lapse. This bill aims to prevent disruptions in background checks and other important functions during shutdowns.
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HR 5874 - Firearm Access During Shutdowns Act
Views
moderate 10/31/2025
Continuity for gun enforcement? A small win in a usually all-or-nothing government game.
right-leaning 10/31/2025
Protect our rights without a timeout—government shutdowns shouldn’t freeze the Second Amendment.
moderate 10/31/2025
Balancing safety and shutdowns is like walking a tightrope with a loaded gun—tricky but necessary.
right-leaning 10/31/2025
No shutdown should mean open season on enforcement—support the bill, support security.
left-leaning 10/31/2025
Keep the background checks running 24/7—because gun safety shouldn't take a holiday.
right-leaning 10/31/2025
This bill keeps law-abiding citizens’ protections intact even when Washington hits pause.
left-leaning 10/31/2025
Enforcing gun laws during a shutdown? About time we prioritize lives over politics.
left-leaning 10/31/2025
Shutting down the government but letting guns flow freely? This bill is a plot twist we don’t want.
moderate 10/31/2025
At least some government work doesn’t freeze when the lights go out—progress in the chaos.