A Republican bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Education and Workforce, 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
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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 IMPROVE Safety for Schools Act aims to encourage local educational agencies to inform parents about gun safety. It directs the Director of the United States Secret Service to provide guidance on notifying parents about purchasing and using gun safety devices. The bill establishes a "Secure Firearm Credit" that allows individuals with qualifying children or dependents to claim a tax credit for firearm safety device purchases. It also mandates changes to school safety activities, including de-escalation training and the creation of school safety specialist positions. Additionally, the act provides for standardized training for school resource officers and expands the social media presence of SchoolSafety.gov.
Yes· 3 of 10
- Scored +5
Does this protect people from being watched or searched?
The bill prohibits the disclosure of tax return information related to the firearm safety credit to federal agencies and mandates anonymity for lists.
- Scored +4
Would children be better off under this?
The bill enhances school safety through de-escalation training, safety specialists, and increased mental health access.
- Scored +4
Would gun owners be better off under this?
The bill provides a tax credit for safety devices and includes privacy protections to prevent the disclosure of ownership information to federal agencies.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Financial Assistance for Safety Devices: Taxpayers with qualifying children or dependents can receive a tax credit of s 75 percent of the amount paid for a firearm safety device, up to a $300 limit (Section 3).
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Parental Information: Local educational agencies that receive Federal funds must submit a notice to parents regarding the purchase and use of gun safety devices, including size recommendations based on the type of firearm (Section 2).
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Support for School Staff: States can support local educational agencies in providing de-escalation training for teachers, administrators, and other staff (Section 5).
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Enhanced School Safety Roles: The bill establishes a school safety specialist position or provides training for school resource officers to serve as liaisons and help identify grants to bolster physical safety (Section 5).
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Mental Health Support: For students expelled from school, States receiving Federal funds must provide confidential mental health services via telephone or virtually if parents lack financial means (Section 5).
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Privacy Protections: The bill prohibits the Secretary of the Treasury from disclosing return information related to the firearm safety credit to any officer or employee of a Federal agency, and prohibits the disclosure of non-anonymized lists (Section 3 and Section 4).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Income Limitations on Tax Credits: The firearm safety credit is subject to a reduction based on the taxpayer's adjusted gross income, which may limit the benefit for higher-income individuals (Section 3).
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Expiration of Credit: The Secure Firearm Credit is not permanent, as no credit shall be allowed for any firearm safety device acquired after December 31, 2030 (Section 3).
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Compliance Requirements for Taxpayers: To receive the credit, taxpayers must include a receipt or the serial number of the firearm safety device with their tax return (Section 3).
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 enhances school safety through de-escalation training, safety specialists, and increased mental health access. Would gun owners be better off under this? — The bill provides a tax credit for safety devices and includes privacy protections to prevent the disclosure of ownership information to federal agencies. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The bill provides mental health services for expelled students whose parents lack financial means and offers a tax credit for safety devices. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — The bill provides a tax credit of up to $300 for firearm safety devices for taxpayers with qualifying dependents.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this protect people from being watched or searched? — The bill prohibits the disclosure of tax return information related to the firearm safety credit to federal agencies and mandates anonymity for lists. Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill expands the social media presence of SchoolSafety.gov to include information about gun safety devices.
- Healthcare
- Does this make mental health care easier to get? — The bill mandates that states provide confidential mental health services via telephone or virtually for expelled students whose parents lack financial means.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this cut taxes for middle-income families? — The bill provides a tax credit of up to $300 for firearm safety device purchases for those with qualifying dependents.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this change how police departments operate? — The bill provides for standardized training for school resource officers and de-escalation training for school staff.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into public schools? — The bill directs federal funds toward de-escalation training and the establishment of school safety specialist positions.
- 1/7/2026
- Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Education and Workforce, 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.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Marcy KapturDemocrat · Ohio