U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) and U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-ID), along with 16 other Republican senators, have introduced the Equal Shot Act. The proposed legislation aims to prevent the Small Business Administration (SBA) from discriminating against businesses related to firearms.
Senator Tuberville stated, “For years, the far left has tried to undermine Americans’ right to bear arms. Under Joe Biden, the Small Business Administration tried to cut off capital to firearm businesses in hopes of forcing them to close. That’s not acceptable for the freest country in the world. In Alabama, we respect the 2nd Amendment. We respect freedom. And we stand with the small business owners who make our communities stronger and our country safer,” said Sen. Tuberville.“I’m proud to join this fight to ensure that lawful firearm-related businesses get the same opportunities as any other small business—no more picking winners and losers based on a political agenda.As a proud gun owner, I will always fight to protect our Second Amendment rights.”
The bill is co-sponsored by Senators Mike Crapo (R-ID), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Ted Budd (R-NC), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Bill Cassidy (R-LA), Steve Daines (R-MT), Deb Fischer (R-NE), Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS), Jim Justice (R-WV), John Kennedy (R-LA), James Lankford (R-OK), Mike Lee (R-UT), Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), Tim Scott (R-SC), and Tim Sheehy (R-MT).
Earlier this week, Senators Tuberville and Risch also introduced a resolution recognizing August as National Shooting Sports Month.
Senator Tuberville represents Alabama in the United States Senate and serves on several committees including Armed Services, Agriculture, Veterans’ Affairs, HELP, and Aging.
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