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Introduced
02/09/2026
02/09/2026
In Committee
02/09/2026
02/09/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide that grants under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program may be used for gun safe giveaway programs, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, titled the "Community Firearm Safety Act of 2026," amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to allow funds from the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program, a federal grant program that supports state and local criminal justice initiatives, to be used for gun safe giveaway programs. Specifically, it adds a provision allowing these grants to fund programs that provide gun safes, defined as devices designed to store firearms and unlockable only by key, combination, or similar means, to individuals free of charge.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (on 02/09/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/7446/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr7446/BILLS-119hr7446ih.pdf |
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