# 119-hr-8619: Kimberly Vaughan Firearm Safe Storage Act

119-hr-8619, Kimberly Vaughan Firearm Safe Storage Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Menefee, Christian D. [D-TX-18] (D-TX); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-10-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-8619
- Congress: 119
- Title: Kimberly Vaughan Firearm Safe Storage Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-04-30
- Sponsor: Rep. Menefee, Christian D. [D-TX-18] (D-TX)
- Cosponsors: 3
- Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-21

## Summary

**Promotes safe firearm storage nationwide.** The bill pairs public education and clear packaging notices with grants and a temporary tax credit to get locks and safes into more hands.

## Cosponsors (3)

- Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] (D-DC), 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Dean, Madeleine [D-PA-4] (D-PA), 2026-05-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Liccardo, Sam T. [D-CA-16] (D-CA), 2026-05-19T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Tax Credit for Firearm Safes: benefit, high. If you sell qualifying safe firearm storage devices, you would be able to claim a business tax credit equal to 10% of the device sale price. The credit for each device would be capped at $400 and only applies to the first retail sale for use in the United States. The credit would not apply to devic…
- Grants for Safe Storage Devices: benefit, medium. The government would give grants to States and Indian Tribes to buy and give safe firearm storage devices to the public. Congress authorized $10,000,000 for each fiscal year from 2027 through 2037, to remain available until spent. Grantees would have to use at least 75% of funds for local Assistanc…
- Federal Safe-storage Guidance and Website: benefit, low. The Attorney General would develop voluntary best practices for safe firearm storage for public education. The Attorney General would give at least 90 days public notice and an opportunity for hearing before adopting the practices, and must publish them in print and on a public website within one y…
- Manufacturer Notice Requirement for Firearms: cost, low. Starting January 1, 2029, licensed manufacturers and importers that serialize at least 250 firearms a year would have to include a clear written notice with each handgun, rifle, or shotgun. The notice would be attached to or appear on packaging and must say 'SAFE STORAGE SAVES LIVES' followed by th…
- Safe-storage Rule Covers All Guns: mixed, medium. The bill would change the safe-storage reference in federal law by replacing every use of the word 'handgun' with 'handgun, rifle, or shotgun.' This change would take effect 180 days after enactment. If enacted, more types of firearms would fall under the statute's safe-storage language, which coul…

## Related bills

- 119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026
- 119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act
- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act
- 119-hr-8870: BUILD America 250 Act
- 119-hr-7853: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026
- 119-hr-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act

## Sources
- [119-hr-8619 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/8619)

## Related
- [119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9877)
- [119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7977)
- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
- [119-hr-8870: BUILD America 250 Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-8870)
- [119-hr-7853: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7853)
- [119-hr-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-51)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-8619 (as of 2026-10-21).