To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to require the safe storage of firearms, and for other purposes.
Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill requires findings Congress find the following: An estimated 4,600,000 minors in the United States live in homes with at least 1 unsecured firearm, requires secure gun storage or safety device Section 922(z) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: Except as provided in clause (ii), it shall be unlawful for a person to store, and creates firearm Safe Storage Program Title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C. It relies on definition changes, compliance mandates, exemptions, and grants. The main policy areas are Education, Finance, Housing, and Criminal Justice.
Who Benefits and How
Tribal governments and members affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities, Law enforcement, justice-system actors, and affected communities could gain revenue opportunities, and Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face reduced risk.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties, Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face increased risk, and Homeowners, tenants, or housing market participants affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Requires findings Congress find the following: An estimated 4,600,000 minors in the United States live in homes with at least 1 unsecured firearm.
- Requires secure gun storage or safety device Section 922(z) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: Except as provided in clause (ii), it shall be unlawful for a person to store...
- Creates firearm Safe Storage Program Title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C.
- Creates firearm Safe Storage Program The Assistant Attorney General shall make grants to an eligible State or Indian Tribe to assist the State or Indian Tribe in carrying out the provisions of any State or Tribal law...
- Creates sense of Congress Paragraph (4) of section 922(z) of title 18, United States Code, as added by section 3, is amended by adding at the end the following: It is the sense of Congress that— failure to comply...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill requires findings Congress find the following: An estimated 4,600,000 minors in the United States live in homes with at least 1 unsecured firearm, requires secure gun storage or safety device Section 922(z) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: Except as provided in clause (ii), it shall be unlawful for a person to store, and creates firearm Safe Storage Program Title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C.
Key Policy Areas
Education, Finance, Housing, Criminal Justice
Primary Purpose
The bill requires findings Congress find the following: An estimated 4,600,000 minors in the United States live in homes with at least 1 unsecured firearm, requires secure gun storage or safety device Section 922(z) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: Except as provided in clause (ii), it shall be unlawful for a person to store, and creates firearm Safe Storage Program Title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C.
Policy Domains
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Identified Gains
- Tribal governments and members affected by the bill
- Law enforcement, justice-system actors, and affected communities
- Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
- Regulated entities and members of the public affected by the bill
- Homeowners, tenants, or housing market participants affected by the bill
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
- Homeowners, tenants, or housing market participants affected by the bill
- Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
- Educational institutions and students affected by the bill
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Blumenthal (for himself, Mr. Murphy, Mr. Casey, Mr. Padilla, …
Stakeholder Effects
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Law enforcement, justice-system actors, and affected communities
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