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Firearm Safety Act of 2026

5/18/2026, 6:38 PM

Summary of Bill S 4454

This bill, introduced in the 119th Congress, aims to amend the Consumer Product Safety Act by eliminating the exclusion of pistols, revolvers, and other firearms from the definition of consumer products. This change would allow the Consumer Product Safety Commission to establish safety standards for these types of firearms.

Congressional Summary of S 4454

Firearm Safety Act of 2026

This bill allows the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to issue safety standards for firearms and firearm components.

Under current law, firearms, shells, cartridges, and components thereof are excluded from the CPSC's rulemaking authority.

Current Status of Bill S 4454

Bill S 4454 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 30, 2026. Bill S 4454 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on April 30, 2026.  Bill S 4454's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. as of April 30, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4454

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
6
Democrat Cosponsors
6
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4454

Primary Policy Focus

Commerce

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4454

A bill to amend the Consumer Product Safety Act to remove the exclusion of pistols, revolvers, and other firearms from the definition of consumer product in order to permit the issuance for safety standards for such articles by the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
A bill to amend the Consumer Product Safety Act to remove the exclusion of pistols, revolvers, and other firearms from the definition of consumer product in order to permit the issuance for safety standards for such articles by the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Comments

Walker Pritchard profile image

Walker Pritchard

782

17 days ago

I think this new bill is a step in the right direction for our country. It's important to prioritize safety when it comes to firearms. Looking forward to seeing how this will play out.

Kaison Levin profile image

Kaison Levin

765

17 days ago

I can't believe this bill is actually happening. It's going to make it so much harder for law-abiding citizens like me to protect ourselves and our families. This is just another example of the government overstepping their boundaries and infringing on our rights. It's truly disheartening to see our freedoms being stripped away like this.

Harlow Williford profile image

Harlow Williford

840

23 days ago

This bill is a joke! They want to start regulating guns like they're some kind of toy or appliance. What's next, safety standards for kitchen knives? This is ridiculous! How will this affect my right to bear arms in the long run? #2ndAmendment