SE Wyoming News

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) and Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN) have announced their plan to introduce a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution aimed at blocking the Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) interim final rule that restricts Americans from exercising their Second Amendment rights.

Senator Lummis emphasized the importance of upholding the rights of Wyoming citizens and small businesses, stating, "Wyoming firearm and ammunition manufacturers have every right to export their products just as every business in this country does." She further condemned the rule as politically motivated and expressed her commitment to protecting the Second Amendment, saying, "This politically motivated export restriction is wrong, and I am proud to join Senator Hagerty in protecting the Second Amendment and overturning this disastrous rule."

The interim final rule, as outlined by the senators, severely impacts Wyoming firearm, ammunition, and related-component manufacturers by hindering their ability to obtain export licenses. It is noted that this restriction aims to extend the pause on export licenses and revoke around 2,000 active export licenses for certain firearms, posing a significant threat to businesses and jobs in the industry.

The resolution introduced by Senators Lummis and Hagerty seeks to address what they view as an unlawful exercise of regulatory authority that not only infringes on Second Amendment rights but also jeopardizes the livelihoods of gun manufacturers, suppliers, and the workforce they support.