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Introduced
06/26/2025
06/26/2025
In Committee
06/26/2025
06/26/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend title 18, United States Code, to require a gun lock to be provided to every firearm purchaser.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the Safe Storage Saves Lives Act, proposes several key changes to existing federal firearm regulations aimed at promoting gun safety. The bill would require that every firearm seller provide a compatible gun lock with each firearm sold, expanding a previous law that only applied to handguns to now cover all firearms. The legislation clarifies the definition of a "secure gun storage or safety device" and mandates that these devices can be either provided with or incorporated into the design of the firearm. For sellers who do not comply with the new requirements, the bill establishes a civil penalty of up to $1,000 for each violation. Additionally, the bill includes a congressional recommendation that any funds collected through these fines be used to distribute free or reduced-cost gun locks or to fund public awareness campaigns about secure gun storage. The overall intent of the bill is to reduce accidental shootings and unauthorized access to firearms by ensuring that every firearm sold comes with a mechanism to prevent unintended use, particularly by children or other unauthorized individuals.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (40)
Rashida Tlaib (D)*,
Julia Brownley (D),
Ed Case (D),
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D),
Joe Courtney (D),
Danny Davis (D),
Madeleine Dean (D),
Rosa DeLauro (D),
Mark DeSaulnier (D),
Lloyd Doggett (D),
Maxwell Frost (D),
Dan Goldman (D),
Jahana Hayes (D),
Hank Johnson (D),
Julie Johnson (D),
Robin Kelly (D),
Raja Krishnamoorthi (D),
Greg Landsman (D),
Summer Lee (D),
Ted Lieu (D),
Stephen Lynch (D),
April McClain-Delaney (D),
Kristen McDonald Rivet (D),
LaMonica McIver (D),
Donald Norcross (D),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D),
Delia Ramirez (D),
Deborah Ross (D),
Andrea Salinas (D),
Jan Schakowsky (D),
Lateefah Simon (D),
Adam Smith (D),
Melanie Stansbury (D),
Emilia Sykes (D),
Shri Thanedar (D),
Jill Tokuda (D),
Ritchie Torres (D),
Lauren Underwood (D),
Bonnie Watson Coleman (D),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (on 06/26/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/4152/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr4152/BILLS-119hr4152ih.pdf |
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