Chairman Williams Introduces the Equal Shot Act

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A release dated July 16, 2025 says Chairman Roger Williams (R-Texas) of the House Committee on Small Business introduced the Equal Shot Act of 2025. The bill prohibits the Small Business Administration (SBA) and its Administrator from discriminating against firearm-related businesses in the distribution of financial assistance. Williams is quoted saying unelected officials should not have the power to discriminate against an entire industry based on political bias. The background says the bill responds to concerns that federal agencies or financial institutions may have denied support to gun-related businesses under the Biden Administration. It names the National Rifle Association (NRA), Gun Owners of America (GOA) and the National Association for Gun Rights (NAGR) as supporters.

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Chairman Williams Introduces the Equal Shot Act

July 16, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Committee on Small Business Chairman Roger Williams (R-Texas) introduced the Equal Shot Act of 2025, a key piece of legislation aimed at ensuring fairness in federal small business policy. This bill prohibits the Small Business Administration (SBA) and its Administrator from discriminating against firearm-related businesses in the distribution of financial assistance.

The Equal Shot Act of 2025 protects small business owners from politically motivated bias, defends Constitutional rights, and guarantees that businesses supporting the Second Amendment have the same access to federal resources as any other eligible enterprise.

Quote Attributable to Congressman Roger Williams (R-Texas), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business:

“Unelected officials should not have the power to discriminate against an entire industry based on political bias,” said Chairman Williams. “Firearm-related businesses are owned and operated by hardworking Americans who follow the law, create jobs, and contribute to their communities. They shouldn’t be punished for their values. This bill stands up for their right to compete on a level playing field.”

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Background:

This bill comes as a response to concerns that, under the Biden Administration, federal agencies or financial institutions may have denied support or imposed restrictions on gun-related businesses for political or ideological reasons. This legislation aims to ensure that all eligible small businesses, regardless of industry, are treated fairly and without bias.

This bill is supported by major advocacy organizations, including the National Rifle Association (NRA), Gun Owners of America (GOA), and the National Association for Gun Rights (NAGR).

Original cosponsors include Reps. Jack Bergman (R-Michigan), Nick Langworthy (R-New York), Troy Downing (R-Montana), Jake Ellzey (R-Texas), Stephanie Bice (R-Oklahoma), Brandon Gill (R-Texas), Mike Collins (R-Georgia), Mark Alford (R-Missouri), Beth Van Duyne (R-Texas), Chuck Fleischmann (R-Tennessee), Tony Wied (R-Wisconsin), Scott Fitzgerald (R-Wisconsin), Sheri Biggs (R-South Carolina), Dan Crenshaw (R-Texas), Randy Weber (R-Texas), Anna Paulina Luna (R-Florida), Tim Walberg (R-Michigan), Mike Ezell (R-Mississippi), Tom Tiffany (R-Wisconsin), Claudia Tenney (R-New York), Steve Womack (R-Arkansas), and Michael A. Rulli (R-Ohio).

Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) will lead the companion legislation in the Senate.

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