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Congress Proposes Bill Requiring Safety Locks for All Gun Sales and New Tax Credits for Storage Gear

Gun Safety Incentive Act

8 months ago·View on Congress.gov·Read full text
Part of: Congress Advances Bipartisan Push for Firearm Safety Storage Incentives
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Stalled

No legislative action in over 90 days.

Legislative Progress

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Key Points

  • This bill would require all licensed gun dealers and manufacturers to include a safe storage device, such as a lock or lockbox, with every firearm sold. While current federal law only requires these devices for handguns, this change would expand the rule to include rifles and shotguns as well.
  • The Department of Justice would be responsible for creating a list of 'best practices' to teach the public how to safely store guns in homes, cars, and businesses. Manufacturers would also have to include a warning label on gun packaging that says 'SAFE STORAGE SAVES LIVES' and points owners to a government safety website.
  • To make safety gear more affordable, the bill creates a $10 million annual grant program for states and tribes to give out free gun locks and lockboxes to the public. It also offers a tax credit to stores that sell these devices, covering 10% of the price up to $400 to encourage retailers to keep safety tools in stock.
  • The main goal of these changes is to prevent accidents, theft, and unauthorized access to firearms. By making locks more available and providing clear instructions on how to use them, the bill aims to reduce the number of shootings involving children or stolen weapons.
Gun PolicyTaxesCriminal Justice

Impact Analysis

Personal Impact

Scores: 1 = low, 5 = highSentiment: -5 to +5 (net benefit)

Milestones

2 milestones3 actions
Jul 17, 2025House

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Jul 17, 2025

Introduced in House

Jul 17, 2025

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E686)

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Gun Safety Incentive Act

Bill NumberHR 4487
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Cosponsors

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D: 24

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