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Virginia: Multiple Gun Control Bills Up in Committee on Monday

Friday, January 23, 2026

Virginia: Multiple Gun Control Bills Up in Committee on Monday

On Monday, January 26th, the Senate Courts of Justice committee will hold a hearing on over a dozen gun control ...

Washington: Bill Removing the Fee Cap on Firearm Background Checks Scheduled for Hearing

Friday, January 23, 2026

Washington: Bill Removing the Fee Cap on Firearm Background Checks Scheduled for Hearing

On Tuesday, January 27th, the Senate Law & Justice committee will hold a public hearing on Senate Bill ...

Colorado: Hearing Scheduled for Red Flag Expansion Bill

Thursday, January 22, 2026

Colorado: Hearing Scheduled for Red Flag Expansion Bill

On Tuesday, January 27th, the Senate State, Veterans, & Military Affairs committee will hold a hearing on Senate Bill ...

Indiana: Pro-Gun Bills Advance from Committee

Thursday, January 22, 2026

Indiana: Pro-Gun Bills Advance from Committee

Two pro-gun bills have advanced in the Indiana General Legislature; House Bill 1052 and Senate Bill 176 have ...

Washington: Senate Passes Gun-Free Zone Expansion Bill

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Washington: Senate Passes Gun-Free Zone Expansion Bill

Yesterday, January 21st, the Senate held the final vote on Senate Bill 5098, a carry-over bill from the ...

South Dakota: State-Level Suppressor Bill Up In Committee Tomorrow

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

South Dakota: State-Level Suppressor Bill Up In Committee Tomorrow

On Thursday, January 22nd, the Senate Judiciary committee will hold a hearing on Senate Bill 2, deregulating suppressors, ...

Hawaii: 2026 Legislative Session Convenes

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Hawaii: 2026 Legislative Session Convenes

Today, January 21, the Hawaii State Legislature begins the 2026 legislative session. As in previous years, lawmakers can ...

Washington: 3-D Printing Ban on the Move

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Washington: 3-D Printing Ban on the Move

This morning, your NRA testified in the House Civil Rights & Judiciary Committee for a public hearing opposing House Bill 2320, regarding 3-D ...

Fourth Circuit Strikes Down Maryland’s “Vampire Rule,” but Upholds Other Carry Restrictions in NRA Case

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Fourth Circuit Strikes Down Maryland’s “Vampire Rule,” but Upholds Other Carry Restrictions in NRA Case

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a decision today in Kipke v. Moore, an NRA-supported case challenging Maryland’s ...

Virginia: Gun Bills in Committee This Thursday

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Virginia: Gun Bills in Committee This Thursday

On Thursday, January 23rd, the House Public Safety Subcommittee – Firearms will hold a hearing on several pro-gun measures.

NRA ILA

Established in 1975, the Institute for Legislative Action (ILA) is the "lobbying" arm of the National Rifle Association of America. ILA is responsible for preserving the right of all law-abiding individuals in the legislative, political, and legal arenas, to purchase, possess and use firearms for legitimate purposes as guaranteed by the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.