Secure Storage Information Act of 2025

3/13/2025, 3:23 PM
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Bill 119 hr 1272, also known as the Secure Firearms Storage Act, aims to make changes to both the United States Code and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 in order to promote secure firearms storage. The bill would require Federal firearms licensees to provide information on secure firearms storage to individuals looking to purchase a firearm. This information would help ensure that firearms are stored safely and securely, reducing the risk of accidents or unauthorized access.

Additionally, the bill proposes the creation of a gun safe credit within the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. This credit would provide financial incentives for individuals to purchase and use gun safes for storing their firearms. By encouraging the use of gun safes, the bill seeks to further enhance the safety and security of firearms in households across the country.

Overall, the Secure Firearms Storage Act aims to address the issue of gun safety by promoting responsible storage practices among firearm owners. The bill does not take a partisan stance and focuses on practical measures to reduce the risk of accidents and unauthorized access to firearms.
Congress
119
Number
HR - 1272
Introduced on
2025-02-12
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

2/12/2025
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Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Bill 119 hr 1272, also known as the Secure Firearms Storage Act, aims to make changes to both the United States Code and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 in order to promote secure firearms storage. The bill would require Federal firearms licensees to provide information on secure firearms storage to individuals looking to purchase a firearm. This information would help ensure that firearms are stored safely and securely, reducing the risk of accidents or unauthorized access.

Additionally, the bill proposes the creation of a gun safe credit within the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. This credit would provide financial incentives for individuals to purchase and use gun safes for storing their firearms. By encouraging the use of gun safes, the bill seeks to further enhance the safety and security of firearms in households across the country.

Overall, the Secure Firearms Storage Act aims to address the issue of gun safety by promoting responsible storage practices among firearm owners. The bill does not take a partisan stance and focuses on practical measures to reduce the risk of accidents and unauthorized access to firearms.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend title 18, United States Code, to require a Federal firearms licensee to provide secure firearms storage information to a prospective firearm transferee, and to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a gun safe credit, and for other purposes.

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Member:  
Mikie Sherrill
Member:  
Eleanor Holmes Norton
Member:  
Julia Brownley
Member:  
Daniel S. Goldman
Committee:  
Ways and Means
Committee:  
Judiciary

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Latest Action2/12/2025
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the commit...