To require the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study of, and report to the Congress on, secure gun storage or safety devices.

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Bill Number

HR 4145

Introduced

Dec 1, 2015

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

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Topics

Accidents Congressional oversight Crime and Law Enforcement Firearms and explosives Government studies and investigations Product safety and quality Technology assessment

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Summary

This bill directs the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a study that examines: (1) the effectiveness of secure gun storage or safety devices, and (2) enforcement of a federal criminal code provision that prohibits a licensed gun dealer from selling or transferring a handgun without also providing a secure gun storage or safety device for the handgun.

The GAO must report results and recommendations to Congress within one year of enactment.

Actions

Jan 15, 2016

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Dec 1, 2015

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Dec 1, 2015

Introduced in House

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