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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.
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.
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
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
3Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy 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.
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.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 1987
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