WASHINGTON – Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) introduced the STOP the BIS Rule Act, legislation seeking to defend the rights of American gun shop owners and uphold the Second Amendment. Sen. Lee’s bill would prohibitthe use of federal funds to finalize, implement, or enforce the harmful interim rule issued by the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), which severely restricts the sale of American-made firearms to international customers. Congressman Mark Green (R-TN) introduced companion legislation in the House of Representatives.

"Time and again, American gun exporters and small businesses jump through hoops imposed by this administration, only to find those standards arbitrarily changed," said Sen. Lee. "This rule is a strategic attempt to undermine an entire industry. We must challenge the Biden administration's relentless assault on the Second Amendment and defend the rights of our small business owners."

“The Biden BIS has gone rogue. BIS’s new rule on gun exports will make it nearly impossible for many gun shop owners to make a living,” said Rep. Green. “This rule punishes law-abiding business owners all because of the left’s antipathy for the Second Amendment. Our Founders warned against this kind of sweeping government overreach.”

The STOP the BIS Rule Act represents a firm stand against overregulation and would ensure that the federal government cannot use taxpayer dollars to undermine our constitutional rights and unduly punish law-abiding gun manufacturers.

For bill text, click HERE.