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H.R. 2189: Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act of 2025

This bill, known as the Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act of 2025, aims to modernize federal firearms laws by incorporating advancements in technology and addressing the use of less-than-lethal weapons. The key components of the bill are as follows:

Exemption for Less-Than-Lethal Projectiles

The bill proposes to amend existing laws to exempt certain less-than-lethal projectile devices from restrictions outlined in Title 18 of the United States Code. This means:

Less-than-lethal projectile devices are identified and defined within the law. They are described as:

Not designed to be easily converted to fire traditional ammunition used in common firearms (handguns, rifles, shotguns).
Intended for use in a way that is unlikely to cause death or serious bodily injury.
Not capable of using ammunition feeding devices commonly found in semiautomatic firearms.

If there is uncertainty about whether a device qualifies as a less-than-lethal projectile device, the bill allows individuals to request a determination from the Attorney General, who must respond within 90 days.

Impact on Law Enforcement

The bill encourages law enforcement to adopt less-than-lethal technologies for de-escalation purposes, potentially reducing the reliance on firearms in confrontational situations. This is seen as a step toward modernizing police equipment and practices to improve public safety and reduce fatal encounters between law enforcement and civilians.

Legislative Process

The bill was introduced to the House of Representatives on March 18, 2025, and has been referred to the Committee on the Judiciary for further consideration.

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Actions

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Date	Action
Feb. 12, 2026	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1057. (consideration: CR H2190-2204)
Feb. 12, 2026	DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2189.
Feb. 12, 2026	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb. 12, 2026	On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 233 - 185 (Roll no. 70). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2190-2191)
Feb. 12, 2026	Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 233 - 185 (Roll no. 70).
Feb. 12, 2026	Rule provides for consideration of S. 1383, H.R. 2189, H.R. 261 and H.R. 3617. The resolution provides for consideration of S. 1383, H.R. 2189, H.R. 261, and H.R. 3617 under a closed rule and provides for one motion to recommit H.R. 2189, H.R. 261, and H.R. 3617, and one motion to commit S. 1383.
Feb. 12, 2026	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Feb. 11, 2026	Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1057 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of S. 1383, H.R. 2189, H.R. 261 and H.R. 3617. The resolution provides for consideration of S. 1383, H.R. 2189, H.R. 261, and H.R. 3617 under a closed rule and provides for one motion to recommit H.R. 2189, H.R. 261, and H.R. 3617, and one motion to commit S. 1383.
Feb. 09, 2026	Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1042 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2189, H.R. 261 and H.R. 3617. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 2189, H.R. 261, and H.R. 3617 under a closed rule and provides for one hour of debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
Jan. 30, 2026	Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 403.
Jan. 30, 2026	Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-472.
Nov. 20, 2025	Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Nov. 20, 2025	Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 8.
Nov. 18, 2025	Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Mar. 18, 2025	Introduced in House
Mar. 18, 2025	Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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