Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA)
Gun Safety Innovation Opportunity Act of 2026
A Democratic bill with 9 Democratic cosponsors · See all 9 cosponsors
Last activity — Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4134)
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
What this bill would do
The Gun Safety Innovation Opportunity Act of 2026 allows the Attorney General to provide grants to firearms manufacturers and institutions of higher education. These grants are intended to fund research and development of safe firearm storage devices, including those using biometric data. The program also funds the study of consumer attitudes and strategies to increase the use of these devices. A total of $10,000,000 is authorized for appropriation each fiscal year from 2027 through 2030. Additionally, the Attorney General must report to Congress on technology development, law enforcement deployment, and the prevention of self-harm and suicide.
Yes· 3 of 22
- Scored +7
Would children be better off under this?
Safe storage technology reduces the likelihood of unauthorized child access to firearms.
- Scored +6
Would business owners be better off under this?
Firearms manufacturers can receive direct federal funding for R&D.
- Scored +6
Does this put more money into scientific research?
Funds R&D for biometric and safety technology through grants.
The opposite
- Scored -1
Does this reduce what the federal government owes?
The bill authorizes new government spending of $10 million annually.
- Scored -1
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?
The bill increases government spending by authorizing new grants.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Firearm Safety: Grants support the development of technology to improve safe firearm storage, such as biometric data to stop unauthorized users from accessing or firing a weapon (Section 3061(a)(1)).
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Lower Costs for Consumers: Grant applicants must describe how funding will lead to greater consumer access, specifically by lowering the cost of the technology for consumers (Section 3061(b)(3)).
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Community Safety: Applicants are required to explain how the technology they develop would enhance community safety (Section 3061(b)(2)).
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Suicide Prevention: The bill requires a report on how safe firearm storage devices and technology can be used to prevent suicide attempts and self-harm (Section 3).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts for people were explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
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? — Safe storage technology reduces the likelihood of unauthorized child access to firearms. Would business owners be better off under this? — Firearms manufacturers can receive direct federal funding for R&D. Would gun owners be better off under this? — Provides more advanced and affordable options for securing firearms. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Bill explicitly mandates that grants should lead to lowering costs for consumers. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — Aims to make high-tech safe storage more affordable. Would people in middle age be better off under this? — Provides safer options for firearm ownership and storage. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — Aims to enhance community safety through better firearm storage. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — Provides safer options for firearm ownership and storage. Would people in cities be better off under this? — Aims to enhance community safety through better firearm storage. Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — Specific focus on preventing self-harm and suicide, which heavily impacts the veteran population. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — Increased safety technology reduces accidental discharge and unauthorized access. Would high-income households be better off under this? — Provides better technology for firearm security. Would students be better off under this? — Creates research opportunities and funding for higher education institutions.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices? — Aims to lower costs and increase access to safer firearm storage for consumers. Does this make it easier to run a small business? — Firearms manufacturers can apply for grants to develop new safety technologies. Is this likely to create jobs? — Grants to manufacturers and universities may stimulate R&D employment in the firearm safety sector. Is this likely to grow the economy? — Provides funding for technological innovation and product development. Does this reduce what the federal government spends? — The bill increases government spending by authorizing new grants. Does this reduce what the federal government owes? — The bill authorizes new government spending of $10 million annually.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — Funds R&D for biometric and safety technology through grants.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this put more limits on buying or owning guns? — Promotes the development of technology to prevent unauthorized users from accessing firearms.
- Healthcare
- Does this put more money into medical research? — Directly funds research into safe firearm storage technology via institutions of higher education.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — Requires annual reporting by grant recipients and a report to Congress. Does this give the federal government more power? — Expands the Attorney General's authority to manage grant programs.
- 11/10/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/22/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/9/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/23/2026
- Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4134)
- 6/15/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/9/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/8/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Yassamin AnsariDemocrat · Arizona
Wesley BellDemocrat · Missouri
Judy ChuDemocrat · California
Valerie FousheeDemocrat · North Carolina
Daniel GoldmanDemocrat · New York
Stephen LynchDemocrat · Massachusetts
Ted LieuDemocrat · California
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Johnny OlszewskiDemocrat · Maryland