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Require secure storage of firearms in homes with children to prevent accidental shootings.

One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.

Known asEthan's Law

What’s happening with Ethan's Law?

H.R. 1564 sits in the House Committee on the Judiciary as of February 24, 2025. The committee members must act next to hold a vote, but most bills fail because they never receive a committee hearing. This bill has seen no action since January 30, 2023, when the previous version was introduced.

Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.

Where it stands

Now carried by Ethan's Law (H.R. 1564 (119th)) →

Legislative Progress

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How we got here

Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.

  1. 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.

  2. Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025

    Reintroduced from H.R. 660 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.

    H.R. 660 (118th)

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Who’s behind it

Rosa DeLauro (D-CT)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.