Require gun owners to store firearms in a locked container or with a safety device when children are present.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Kimberly Vaughan Firearm Safe Storage Act?
The Kimberly Vaughan Firearm Safe Storage Act, introduced as H.R. 8619 on May 14, 2026, sits in the House Judiciary and Ways and Means committees. The House committees must act next to hold a vote, but most bills fail because they never receive a committee hearing. This bill follows the path of H.R. 52, which expired in the 118th session without a committee vote.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Kimberly Vaughan Firearm Safe Storage Act (H.R. 8619 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 52 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 52 (118th) →
Vehicles
Who’s behind it
Christian Menefee (D-TX)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.