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Protect Children Through Safe Gun Ownership Act

12/15/2023, 3:58 PM

Summary of Bill HR 3687

Bill 118 hr 3687, also known as the Protect Children Through Safe Gun Ownership Act, aims to promote responsible gun ownership in order to protect children from accidental gun-related injuries and deaths. The bill includes provisions such as requiring gun owners to securely store their firearms in a locked container or with a trigger lock when not in use, especially in households with children present. It also mandates that gun owners undergo safety training courses to ensure they understand how to properly handle and store their firearms.

Additionally, the bill calls for increased funding for public education campaigns on safe gun storage practices and the dangers of leaving firearms unsecured around children. It also proposes harsher penalties for individuals who fail to comply with the safe storage requirements outlined in the legislation.

Overall, the Protect Children Through Safe Gun Ownership Act seeks to reduce the number of accidental gun-related incidents involving children by promoting responsible gun ownership practices and increasing awareness of the importance of safely storing firearms.

Current Status of Bill HR 3687

Bill HR 3687 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 25, 2023. Bill HR 3687 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 25, 2023.  Bill HR 3687's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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. as of May 25, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3687

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3687

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3687

Protect Children Through Safe Gun Ownership Act
Protect Children Through Safe Gun Ownership Act
To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to require adequate supervision before a juvenile can possess a firearm, to require the safe storage of firearms, and for other purposes.

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