Kimberly Vaughan Firearm Safe Storage Act
Latest action · Jan 9, 2023 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.
Progress
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- IntroducedJan 9, 2023
- Passed HouseNot reached
- Passed SenateNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
Kimberly Vaughan Firearm Safe Storage Act
This bill directs the Department of Justice (DOJ) to establish voluntary best practices for safe firearm storage solely for the purpose of public education. DOJ must give at least 90 days public notice and afford an opportunity for a hearing before establishing such best practices.
The bill authorizes DOJ to award grants for the development, implementation, and evaluation of Safe Firearm Storage Assistance Programs.
The bill also provides for a new tax credit through 2030 for 10% of amounts received from the retail sale of a safe firearm storage device for use in the United States.
Cosponsors 86
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Jul 6, 2023 to Nov 21, 2023.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-IN | André Carson | Jul 6, 2023 | |
| D-CA | Barbara Lee | Jul 6, 2023 | |
| D-PA | Dwight Evans | Jul 6, 2023 | |
| D-MD | Glenn Ivey | Jul 6, 2023 | |
| D-NY | Gregory W. Meeks | Jul 6, 2023 | |
| D-GA | Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr. | Jul 6, 2023 | |
| D-PA | Madeleine Dean | Jul 6, 2023 | |
| D-MS | Bennie G. Thompson | Jul 11, 2023 | |
| D-MN | Betty McCollum | Jul 11, 2023 | |
| D-MD | C. A. Dutch Ruppersberger | Jul 11, 2023 | |
| D-MI | Daniel T. Kildee | Jul 11, 2023 | |
| D-FL | Darren Soto | Jul 11, 2023 | |
| D-DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | Jul 11, 2023 | |
| D-MO | Emanuel Cleaver | Jul 11, 2023 | |
| D-NY | Jerrold Nadler | Jul 11, 2023 |
Actions 2
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- Jan 9, 2023Introduced in House
- Jan 9, 2023Referred 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.
Related bills 2
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HR 2770 | Prevent Family Fire Act of 2023 | Related bill | Apr 20, 2023 |
| HR 4965 | Kimberly Vaughan Firearm Safe Storage Act | Related bill | Jul 27, 2023 |
Subjects
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- Jan 9, 2023Introduced in House
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