Christian Menefee (D-TX)
Kimberly Vaughan Firearm Safe Storage Act
A Democratic bill with 3 Democratic cosponsors · See all 3 cosponsors
Last activity — Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3541)
Introduced, nothing more yet
Formally proposed, and not yet handed to a committee.
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
What this bill would do
The Kimberly Vaughan Firearm Safe Storage Act aims to improve firearm safety through education and the distribution of storage devices. It requires the Attorney General to establish voluntary best practices for preventing firearm loss, theft, and unauthorized access in various locations. Licensed manufacturers and importers must provide written notice regarding safe storage with certain firearms. The bill also creates a grant program for States and Indian Tribes to acquire and distribute safe firearm storage devices. Additionally, it amends the tax code to allow for a credit against tax for the retail sale of these storage devices.
Yes· 3 of 6
- Scored +5
Does this put more limits on buying or owning guns?
The bill mandates safety notices for firearm sales and establishes best practices for secure storage.
- Scored +4
Would gun owners be better off under this?
The bill provides financial incentives and resources to help gun owners secure their firearms.
- Scored +3
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
The bill provides grants to distribute storage devices and a tax credit for consumers.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Public Education on Safety: The Attorney General will establish voluntary best practices for preventing firearm loss, theft, and unauthorized access in businesses, vehicles, private homes, and off-site storage facilities (Section 2).
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Mandatory Safety Information: Starting in 2029, licensed manufacturers and importers of certain firearms must provide a clear written notice stating "SAFE STORAGE SAVES LIVES" along with a public website for more information (Section 3).
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Increased Access to Storage Devices: A grant program is created to help States and Indian Tribes acquire and distribute safe firearm storage devices to the public (Section 5).
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Financial Incentives for Consumers: The bill introduces a tax credit of 10% (up to $400) for the first retail sale of a safe firearm storage device (Section 6).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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New Requirements for Manufacturers and Importers: Licensed manufacturers and importers of specific firearms will be required to include specific written notices and website information with their products (Section 3).
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Expanded Scope of Sale Requirements: The bill expands the requirement for safe storage notice/promotion to include rifles and shotguns in addition to handguns (Section 4).
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 gun owners be better off under this? — The bill provides financial incentives and resources to help gun owners secure their firearms. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The bill provides grants to distribute storage devices and a tax credit for consumers. Would Native Americans be better off under this? — The bill authorizes grants specifically for Indian Tribes to implement storage assistance programs. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — The bill offers a tax credit of up to $400 for the purchase of safe firearm storage devices.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this put more limits on buying or owning guns? — The bill mandates safety notices for firearm sales and establishes best practices for secure storage.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this cut taxes for middle-income families? — The bill provides a tax credit of up to $400 for the retail sale of firearm storage devices.
- 10/19/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/19/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/15/2026
- Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3541)
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/30/2026
- 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.
- Introduced in House
3 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
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