A Democratic bill with 5 Democratic cosponsors · See all 5 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Secure Storage Information Act of 2025 requires Federal firearms licensees to provide specific secure storage information to people purchasing firearms. This information must include instructions on storing firearms unloaded and separately from ammunition, as well as data regarding the risks of unsecured firearms. The bill also mandates that certain licensees offer a variety of secure gun storage or safety devices for purchase. Additionally, the act creates a federal tax credit for individuals who purchase a qualified gun safe. This credit is capped at $500 total.
Yes· 3 of 9
- Scored +5
Does this put more limits on buying or owning guns?
The bill implements new safety information requirements and financial incentives for secure firearm storage.
- Scored +3
Would children be better off under this?
The bill promotes secure storage to prevent unauthorized access by children.
- Scored +3
Would gun owners be better off under this?
The bill provides a tax credit to subsidize the purchase of secure gun storage.
The opposite
- Scored -2
Would business owners be better off under this?
The bill imposes new compliance requirements on federal firearms licensees.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Awareness of Safety: Federal firearms licensees will be required to provide information regarding the importance of secure storage, including data on risks related to firearm suicide, homicide, assault, school violence, and theft (Section 2).
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Guidance on Secure Storage: People purchasing firearms will receive specific guidance on storing firearms unloaded and out of reach of unauthorized persons, as well as information on the advantages of various storage devices (Section 2).
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Increased Availability of Storage Options: Federal firearms licensees will be required to have a variety of secure gun storage or safety devices available for purchase in their stores (Section 3).
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Financial Incentive for Secure Storage: Individuals can receive a tax credit for the amounts paid to purchase a qualified gun safe, which is a device designed for the secure and fully-contained storage of firearms (Section 5).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Compliance Requirements for Licensees: It will be unlawful for licensed importers, manufacturers, or dealers to sell, deliver, or transfer a firearm to any person unless the specific secure storage information prescribed by the Attorney General is provided (Section 2).
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Tax Credit Limitations: The gun safe credit is limited to a maximum of $500 over the aggregate credits allowed for a taxpayer across all prior taxable years (Section 5).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would children be better off under this? — The bill promotes secure storage to prevent unauthorized access by children. Would gun owners be better off under this? — The bill provides a tax credit to subsidize the purchase of secure gun storage. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — The tax credit offers direct financial relief for gun safe purchases. Would students be better off under this? — The emphasis on secure storage may reduce the risk of school firearm violence. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The tax credit provides a financial offset for purchasing security equipment. Would business owners be better off under this? — The bill imposes new compliance requirements on federal firearms licensees.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices? — The bill increases consumer awareness through mandatory safety information and increased availability of storage devices. Does this cut taxes for middle-income families? — The bill provides a $500 tax credit for the purchase of qualified gun safes.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this put more limits on buying or owning guns? — The bill implements new safety information requirements and financial incentives for secure firearm storage.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill expands federal requirements for firearms licensees via the Attorney General.
- 2/12/2025
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Julia BrownleyDemocrat · California
Daniel GoldmanDemocrat · New York
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Haley StevensDemocrat · Michigan
Nikema WilliamsDemocrat · Georgia