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US HR939
US HR939SECURE Firearm Storage Act Safety Enhancements for Communities Using Reasonable and Effective Firearm Storage Act
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Introduced
01/31/2019
01/31/2019
In Committee
03/22/2019
03/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To amend title 18, United States Code, to require federally licensed firearms importers, manufacturers, and dealers to meet certain requirements with respect to securing their firearms inventory, business records, and business premises. This bill establishes security requirements for the business premises of a licensed firearms importer, manufacturer, or dealer. Specifically, when the premises are closed for business, an importer, manufacturer, or dealer must secure the firearms inventory and securely store paper business records. A violator is subject to penalties—a civil fine, suspension or revocation of a license, or both a civil fine and suspension or revocation of a license.
AI Summary
This bill, the SECURE Firearm Storage Act, amends federal law to establish security requirements for federally licensed firearms importers, manufacturers, and dealers. When their business premises are closed, these licensees must secure their firearms inventory and store their paper business records in a locked safe or vault. The bill also authorizes the Attorney General to impose additional security measures, such as alarm systems and site hardening. Violators may face civil penalties, license suspension, or license revocation, depending on the number of violations. The firearms storage requirements take effect one year after the bill's enactment, while the paper records storage requirements take effect 90 days after enactment.
Committee Categories
Justice, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (22)
Brad Schneider (D)*,
Salud Carbajal (D),
David Cicilline (D),
Steve Cohen (D),
Joe Courtney (D),
Theodore Deutch (D),
Bill Foster (D),
Raúl Grijalva (D),
Alcee Hastings (D),
Robin Kelly (D),
Ro Khanna (D),
James Langevin (D),
Jim McGovern (D),
Joe Morelle (D),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Chellie Pingree (D),
Mike Quigley (D),
Jamie Raskin (D),
Jan Schakowsky (D),
Darren Soto (D),
Tom Suozzi (D),
Eric Swalwell (D),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (on 03/22/2019)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/939/all-info | 02/01/2019 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr939/BILLS-116hr939ih.pdf | 02/13/2019 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr939/BILLS-116hr939ih.pdf.pdf | 02/13/2019 |
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