BLAST Act
Bill Summary
Requires the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) to make a list of explosive devices and materials that can be bought without background checks, and Bans the sale of these items to people who aren't allowed to have them.
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Bill Journey
- Jun 3, 2026
- Jun 3, 2026You Are Here
The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.
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The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.
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If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.
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If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.
Why It Matters
This bill affects buyers and sellers of explosive devices and materials, by restricting sales to certain individuals and requiring the ATF to track these items.
Impact Areas
Support & Opposition
- Republican1
Documents
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Full text opens on congress.gov, the official source.
Bill Details
Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.
