To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a program to furnish to certain individuals items used for the secure storage of firearms, and for other purposes.

3/11/2025, 8:05 AM

Summary of Bill HR 1987

Bill 119 hr 1987, also known as the Secure Firearms Storage for Veterans Act, aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code in order to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a program that provides certain individuals with items used for the secure storage of firearms. The main goal of this program is to ensure that veterans who may be experiencing mental health issues or other challenges have access to safe and secure storage options for their firearms.

The bill recognizes the importance of promoting responsible gun ownership and aims to prevent tragedies such as accidental shootings or suicides involving firearms. By providing veterans with secure storage options, the bill seeks to reduce the risk of firearms falling into the wrong hands or being used in a harmful manner.

In addition to establishing the program for secure firearms storage, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to veterans' health and well-being. This includes ensuring that veterans have access to mental health services and support, as well as addressing any other needs they may have. Overall, the Secure Firearms Storage for Veterans Act is a bipartisan effort to support veterans in maintaining safe and responsible gun ownership practices, while also addressing their broader health and well-being needs.

Congressional Summary of HR 1987

Saving Our Veterans Lives Act of 2025

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to implement a program to provide, upon request, a firearm lockbox (or voucher for such item) to eligible individuals. Currently, there is a pilot program under which certain veterans may be prescribed a lockbox by a VA clinician.

The VA must also provide information with respect to the benefits of and options for secure firearm storage.

The VA must develop an informational video on the secure storage of firearms as a suicide prevention strategy and publish the video on its website. Additionally, the VA must publish information to inform individuals who participate in the lockbox program that such lockboxes are not for resale.

The VA must also implement a public education campaign to educate eligible individuals about the availability of lockboxes under the program and that participation in the program does not affect the rights of an individual with respect to the lawful ownership of a firearm.

Current Status of Bill HR 1987

Bill HR 1987 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 10, 2025. Bill HR 1987 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 10, 2025. Bill HR 1987's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. as of March 10, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1987

Total Number of Sponsors

Democrat Sponsors

Republican Sponsors

Unaffiliated Sponsors

Total Number of Cosponsors

Democrat Cosponsors

Republican Cosponsors

Unaffiliated Cosponsors

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1987

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1987

To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a program to furnish to certain individuals items used for the secure storage of firearms, and for other purposes.