Bill > HR6769

This bill, titled the "Restoring Trust in Public Safety Act," authorizes the Attorney General to establish a grant program to support the destruction of firearms by eligible entities, which include State, Tribal, and local governments or their law enforcement agencies. These grants, awarded competitively for up to two years, can be used for purchasing or maintaining destruction equipment, contracting with businesses that offer firearm destruction services, and training staff in these methods, with a limit of 10% for administrative costs. Applicants must detail their destruction plans, identify community partners, and certify that firearms will be completely destroyed, including all parts and components, and that records will be maintained. The bill also allows for subgrants to local governments or law enforcement agencies and prioritizes a portion of funding for small urban and rural areas. It authorizes $15,000,000 annually for fiscal years 2026 through 2031 to carry out these provisions, defining "firearm destruction" as the complete destruction of a firearm or weapon through methods like smelting, shredding, crushing, or cutting, encompassing all its parts and attachments.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/6769/all-info