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SECURE Firearm Storage Act

12/15/2023, 3:54 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 816

Safety Enhancements for Communities Using Reasonable and Effective Firearm Storage Act or the SECURE Firearm Storage Act

This bill establishes security requirements for the business premises of a licensed firearms importer, manufacturer, or dealer.

Specifically, when the premises are closed for business, an importer, manufacturer, or dealer must secure the firearms inventory and securely store paper business records.

A violator is subject to penalties—a civil fine, suspension or revocation of a license, or both a civil fine and suspension or revocation of a license.

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Current Status of Bill HR 816

Bill HR 816 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 2, 2023. Bill HR 816 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on February 2, 2023.  Bill HR 816's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of February 2, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 816

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
14
Democrat Cosponsors
14
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 816

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

Potential Impact Areas

- Business records
- Civil actions and liability
- Firearms and explosives
- Licensing and registrations
- Manufacturing
- Retail and wholesale trades

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 816

SECURE Firearm Storage Act
SECURE Firearm Storage Act
Safety Enhancements for Communities Using Reasonable and Effective Firearm Storage Act
To amend title 18, United States Code, to require federally licensed firearms importers, manufacturers, and dealers to meet certain requirements with respect to securing their firearms inventory, business records, and business premises.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 816

Bradley Scott Schneider
Bradley Scott Schneider
IllinoisDemocrat
Rashida Tlaib
Rashida Tlaib
MichiganDemocrat
Janice D. Schakowsky
Janice D. Schakowsky
IllinoisDemocrat
Jamie Raskin
Jamie Raskin
MarylandDemocrat
Mike Quigley
Mike Quigley
IllinoisDemocrat
Chellie Pingree
Chellie Pingree
MaineDemocrat

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