NICS Data Reporting Act of 2025

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Bill ID: 119/hr/2267
Last Updated: February 4, 2026

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

ID: M001184

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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 288.

October 3, 2025

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Bill Summary

Another brilliant example of congressional theater, designed to distract from the real disease plaguing our nation: politicians' insatiable hunger for power and control.

**Main Purpose & Objectives:** The NICS Data Reporting Act of 2025 is a masterclass in legislative misdirection. Its stated purpose is to require the Attorney General to submit an annual report on demographic data of individuals deemed ineligible to purchase firearms due to background checks. How noble. In reality, this bill is a Trojan horse for gun control advocates and a thinly veiled attempt to collect more data on law-abiding citizens.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** The bill mandates the Attorney General to report on demographic data, including race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender, age, disability, average annual income, and English language proficiency. Because what could possibly go wrong with collecting sensitive information on people who have done nothing wrong? This is a classic case of "we're just trying to understand the problem" while actually creating a new one.

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** The usual suspects are involved: gun control groups, civil liberties organizations, and politicians looking for a soundbite. But let's not forget the real stakeholders – law-abiding citizens who will be subject to increased scrutiny and potential profiling. And, of course, the NRA, which will likely use this bill as a fundraising opportunity.

**Potential Impact & Implications:** This bill is a slippery slope toward further erosion of Second Amendment rights. By collecting demographic data on individuals who have been deemed ineligible to purchase firearms, the government can create a de facto national registry of gun owners and non-owners alike. The potential for abuse is staggering. Imagine a future where this data is used to deny employment, housing, or other opportunities based on an individual's gun ownership status.

In conclusion, the NICS Data Reporting Act of 2025 is a textbook example of legislative malpractice. It's a solution in search of a problem, designed to appease special interest groups while further infringing upon citizens' rights. As with any disease, the symptoms are merely a manifestation of a deeper illness – in this case, politicians' addiction to power and control.

Diagnosis: Legislative Theater-itis, characterized by grandstanding, misdirection, and a complete disregard for individual liberties. Treatment: A healthy dose of skepticism, a strong stomach, and a willingness to call out the emperor's new clothes.

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

Congress 119 • 2024 Election Cycle

Total Contributions
$151,800
20 donors
PACs
$0
Organizations
$0
Committees
$0
Individuals
$151,800

No PAC contributions found

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No committee contributions found

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HEAVIN, H. GARY
1 transaction
$13,200
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RUFER, CHRIS
1 transaction
$13,200
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MACRICOSTAS, GEORGE
1 transaction
$13,200
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ARMSTRONG, BRAD
1 transaction
$6,600
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BUCHHEIT, PAUL
1 transaction
$6,600
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BURNS, EMILY
1 transaction
$6,600
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BURNS, ROY
1 transaction
$6,600
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KIANI, JOE E
1 transaction
$6,600
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MOE, JEFF
1 transaction
$6,600
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POSMA, BONNE W.
1 transaction
$6,600
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RITCHIE, CODY
1 transaction
$6,600
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TURPANJIAN, NINA
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$6,600
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YASS, JANINE
1 transaction
$6,600
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YASS, JEFF
1 transaction
$6,600
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ANDREESSEN, LAURA ARRILLAGA
1 transaction
$6,600
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ANDREESSEN, MARC L.
1 transaction
$6,600
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SCINTO, DANIEL J. III
1 transaction
$6,600
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TAYLOR, MARGARETTA J.
1 transaction
$6,600
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FIGGERS, FREDDIE
1 transaction
$6,600
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GRAHAM, PAUL
1 transaction
$6,600

Cosponsors & Their Campaign Finance

This bill has 2 cosponsors. Below are their top campaign contributors.

Rep. Cline, Ben [R-VA-6]

ID: C001118

Top Contributors

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1
THE CHICKASAW NATION
Organization ADA, OK
$1,000
Oct 31, 2023
2
JOHNSON, CAMERON MR.
MAGIC CITY FORD CAR DEALER
Individual ROANOKE, VA
$3,300
Nov 21, 2024
3
ROSENBERG, DIANE MS.
RETIRED RETIRED
Individual ROANOKE, VA
$3,300
Nov 4, 2024
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STOLTZFUS, MELISSA
HOMEMAKER HOMEMAKER
Individual BRIDGEWATER, VA
$3,300
Nov 5, 2024
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STOLTZFUS, MICHAEL
DYNAMIC AVIATION PRESIDENT & CEO
Individual BRIDGEWATER, VA
$3,300
Nov 5, 2024
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STOLTZFUS, MICHAEL
DYNAMIC AVIATION PRESIDENT & CEO
Individual BRIDGEWATER, VA
$3,300
Nov 13, 2024
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CLINE, JULIA S MRS.
RETIRED RETIRED
Individual LEXINGTON, VA
$3,300
Dec 31, 2023
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CLINE, JULIA S MRS.
RETIRED RETIRED
Individual LEXINGTON, VA
$3,300
Dec 31, 2023
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CARTLEDGE, GEORGE B MR. III
GRAND HOME FURNISHINGS PRESIDENT
Individual ROANOKE, VA
$3,300
Mar 30, 2023
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CARTLEDGE, GEORGE B MR. III
GRAND HOME FURNISHINGS PRESIDENT
Individual ROANOKE, VA
$3,300
Mar 30, 2023

Rep. Spartz, Victoria [R-IN-5]

ID: S000929

Top Contributors

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1
LOWES FOR SHERIFF
COM NOBLESVILLE, IN
$100
Apr 28, 2024
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KINGSLEY-ROSE
Organization INDIANAPOLIS, IN
$250
Nov 29, 2024
3
WEISS, DIANE MRS.
RETIRED RETIRED
Individual BOCA RATON, FL
$8,300
Mar 18, 2024
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DAVIS, KEVIN MR.
OGRE HOLDINGS EXECUTIVE
Individual SHERIDAN, IN
$6,600
Aug 2, 2024
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GREENWALT, JEFF
PRIME STONE GROUP, LLC REAL ESTATE DEVELOPER
Individual CARMEL, IN
$6,600
Aug 20, 2024
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WEISS, DIANE MRS.
Individual BOCA RATON, FL
$5,000
May 18, 2024
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GRAYSON, NEIL S. MR.
Individual NEW YORK, NY
$3,500
Oct 16, 2024
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KING, CHRISTOPHER M. MR.
Individual SHELBYVILLE, IN
$3,300
Nov 4, 2024
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KING, KYLIE A. MRS.
Individual SHELBYVILLE, IN
$3,300
Nov 4, 2024
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FROYMOVICH, ETELKA K.
EKF MANAGEMENT PRESIDENT
Individual CARMEL, IN
$3,300
Feb 14, 2024

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