Grading is based on support of legislation defending Second Amendment rights, advocating for lawful commerce of firearms and ammunition

BISMARCK, N.D. – The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) released its 2024 Congressional Report Card, a comprehensive report analyzing the support of each lawmaker during the 118th Congress. The report card is based on elected officials’ advocacy for legislation of critical importance to the firearm industry and Second Amendment liberties.

U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) is among eight senators named to the NSSF’s 2024 Congressional Dean’s List, receiving an A+ for his 100% voting and co-sponsorship record.

“I’m honored to be named to the NSSF’s Congressional Dean’s List and to receive an A+,” said Cramer. “The Second Amendment is not just a constitutional clause; it is a fundamental American liberty central to the protection of all others. The NSSF is an excellent partner in defending Americans’ Second Amendment liberties and rebutting liberal, illegal discrimination against constitutionally-protected businesses.”

“The 2024 NSSF Congressional Report Card is a comprehensive analysis of our elected representatives’ positions on firearm and ammunition industry priorities in the 118th Congress. The Report Card’s grades are based on key votes, co-sponsorships, committee activity, floor speeches, and other official actions by Senators and Members of the U.S. House of Representatives. Members of our industry are grateful to have so many strong allies in the Halls of Congress,” said Lawrence G. Keane, NSSF Senior Vice President for Government & Public Affairs and General Counsel. “NSSF is proud to especially recognize Senator Cramer as a member of the new NSSF Congressional Dean’s List for his exemplary leadership in supporting the firearm and ammunition industry and the nearly 400,000 hardworking Americans employed in the industry. Making the Dean’s List is special recognition that Senator Cramer has gone above and beyond to protect and preserve the Second Amendment rights of his constituents and the industry that makes the exercise of those rights possible. We applaud Senator Cramer for his exemplary level of support.”

Two pieces of legislation sponsored by Cramer factored into this award and A+ rating, the Fair Access to Banking Act and Firearms Interstate Commerce Reform Act. In February 2023, Cramer reintroduced his Fair Access to Banking Act with over a third of the Senate as co-sponsors. The bill bars financial institutions from refusing or limiting services to constitutionally-protected industries like gun and ammunition manufacturers and retailers. The legislation is in response to U.S. banks and financial institutions increasingly using their capacity as lenders to exclude the firearms and fossil energy industries, among others, from accessing services.

In July, Cramer also joined House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA-01) in introducing the bicameral Firearms Interstate Commerce Reform Act (FICRA) to modernize and streamline the legal framework governing interstate firearms transactions. Federal regulations prevent licensed dealers from selling firearms to out-of-state residents. The FICRA aims to remove this restriction, supporting lawful commerce, military families, and Second Amendment rights, while respecting state laws.

Click here to view NSSF’s 2024 Congressional Report Card.