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Congressional Activity Greatly Diminished

Friday, October 19, 2001

Congress has taken little action relative to firearm-related issues over the last week, as concerns over the threat of anthrax have led to heightened security measures and a slower pace of legislative activity. Please continue to call your U.S. Representative at (202) 225-3121 and urge him to support the Smith/Burns amendment to the "Aviation Security Act." For details on this measure, please refer to the last two FAX Alerts we have sent (Vol. 8, Nos. 40 & 41).

In addition, the "National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2002" still awaits final consideration by a House-Senate Joint Conference Committee. Contact conference committee members, as well as all of your own federal lawmakers, and urge them to ensure that Sec. 1062 of S. 1438 is deleted from the final version of the "National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2002." For details on this provision, please refer to our last two FAX Alerts. You can reach your U.S. Senators at (202) 224-3121, and your U.S. Representative at (202) 225-3121. You can also find contact information by using our "Write Your Reps" tool, and for a list of conference committee members, please call the Grassroots Division at (800) 392-8683.

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Thursday, April 23, 2026

Virginia: Spanberger Signs Unconstitutional Gun Bills into Law

Today, April 23rd, Governor Spanberger Signed HB1525 and SB727/HB1524 into law. 

Running Out of Targets: New York Bills Go After Air, Pellet and BB Guns

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Monday, April 20, 2026

Running Out of Targets: New York Bills Go After Air, Pellet and BB Guns

Anti-gun lawmakers in the Empire State are running out of things to ban.

Virginia: Spanberger Bill Threatens to Ban Most Centerfire Semi-autos, Devastate Right-to-Carry!

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Virginia: Spanberger Bill Threatens to Ban Most Centerfire Semi-autos, Devastate Right-to-Carry!

As bad as the Democrat-controlled Virginia General Assembly’s ban on commonly-owned semi-automatics is, phony moderate Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) is seeking to make it even worse.

Virginia: Legislature Acts on Gun Bills; Ball Back in Spanberger's Court

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Virginia: Legislature Acts on Gun Bills; Ball Back in Spanberger's Court

Today, April 22nd, during the General Assembly's reconvened session, the House and Senate passed by Governor Spanberger's amendments on SB749/HB217 and SB173/HB229. 

Connecticut: Firearms Restrictions Pass Connecticut House Despite Bipartisan Opposition

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Connecticut: Firearms Restrictions Pass Connecticut House Despite Bipartisan Opposition

This week, the Connecticut House voted to advance Governor Lamont's H5043 - a proposal banning the future manufacture, sale, and importation of many commonly owned handguns in Connecticut.

U.S. House Removes Anti-Hunting Language from Farm Bill

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Monday, April 20, 2026

U.S. House Removes Anti-Hunting Language from Farm Bill

Last week, legislators on Capitol Hill delivered a significant victory for hunters and Second Amendment supporters by securing a critical fix to the House Farm Bill (Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026).  

Tennessee: Legislature Adjourns 2026 Session

Friday, April 24, 2026

Tennessee: Legislature Adjourns 2026 Session

The Tennessee General Assembly adjourned Sine Die last night, marking the end of the 2026 legislative session.  

Trump Administration Shuts Down “Reputation Risk” as a Cudgel Against Gun Industry

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Monday, April 20, 2026

Trump Administration Shuts Down “Reputation Risk” as a Cudgel Against Gun Industry

The decades long discriminatory tension between the financial sector and the firearm industry underwent a positive shift with a final rule published on April 10 by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) and the ...

North Carolina: Legislature Convenes in Raleigh

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

North Carolina: Legislature Convenes in Raleigh

Today, Tuesday, April 21st, the General Assembly kicked off their yearly legislative session at the capitol in Raleigh.

Michigan: Crippling Firearm Dealer Licensing Bill Hearing Tomorrow

Monday, April 27, 2026

Michigan: Crippling Firearm Dealer Licensing Bill Hearing Tomorrow

On Tuesday April 28, the Senate Judiciary Committee, will be hearing Senate Bills 853 & 854,  creating a burdensome and costly state licensing and training system for firearm dealers in addition to restricting consumer access to ...

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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.