HR3687-118

Introduced

To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to require adequate supervision before a juvenile can possess a firearm, to require the safe storage of firearms, and for other purposes.

118th Congress Introduced May 25, 2023

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Summary

What This Bill Does

This bill, To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to require adequate supervision before a juvenile can possess a firearm, to require the safe storage of firearms, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting law enforcement, courts, victims, and regulated public-safety actors. The main policy domain is Criminal Justice, Trade, Government Operations.

Who Benefits and How

law enforcement, courts, victims, and regulated public-safety actors may benefit from new authority, funding, eligibility, regulatory clarity, or reduced risk created by the bill.

Who Bears the Burden and How

federal implementing agencies, law enforcement, courts, victims, and regulated public-safety actors may take on implementation duties, reporting obligations, compliance costs, or oversight responsibilities.

Key Provisions

  • Section HDC18382C37484C98B70D8C3778F78046: 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protect Children Through Safe Gun Ownership Act.
  • Section H2BB5CA28D0C94FFAA3068CB69BA359E7: 2. Limitation on written consent to permit a juvenile to possess a handgun Section 922(x) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the...
  • Section HFACB2C7B15CD43E8BB917183AC08BA58: 3. Secure gun storage or safety device Section 922(z) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (4)Secure gun storage by...
  • Section H6FC9C6A2887047548958242749A5F380: 4. Grant program for safe storage education From the amounts made available to carry out this Act, the Secretary of Education shall award grants, on a...
  • Section HE1A553FB8BDF42A786F21C6EE430D8AC: 5. Report on implementation Within 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Attorney General shall submit a written...

Evidence Chain:

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At a Glance

What This Bill Does

This bill, To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to require adequate supervision before a juvenile can possess a firearm, to require the safe storage of firearms, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting law enforcement, courts, victims, and regulated public-safety actors.

Key Policy Areas

Criminal Justice, Trade, Government Operations

Primary Purpose

This bill, To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to require adequate supervision before a juvenile can possess a firearm, to require the safe storage of firearms, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting law enforcement, courts, victims, and regulated public-safety actors.

Policy Domains

Criminal Justice Trade Government Operations

Whole bill

Identified Gains
  • law enforcement, courts, victims, and regulated public-safety actors
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law enforcement, courts, victims, and regulated public-safety actors:
Identified Costs
  • federal implementing agencies
  • law enforcement, courts, victims, and regulated public-safety actors
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federal implementing agencies:
law enforcement, courts, victims, and regulated public-safety actors:

Legislative Progress

Introduced
Introduced Committee Passed
May 25, 2023

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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

Who is "The Secretary" in each section?

Domains
Criminal Justice Trade Government Operations
Actor Mappings
"secretary_of_education"
→ Secretary of Education

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