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HR8619119th CongressWALLET

Kimberly Vaughan Firearm Safe Storage Act

Sponsored By: Representative Menefee, Christian D. [D-TX-18]

Introduced

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.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

5 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.

Tax Credit for Firearm Safes

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 devices built into firearms or devices subject to a mandatory CPSC recall, and it would stop applying to sales after December 31, 2035. The credit would be added to the General Business Credit and the Treasury would publish annual, State-by-State totals of credits claimed.

Grants for Safe Storage Devices

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 Assistance Programs and could use no more than 25% with nonprofit partners to buy and distribute devices. Grantees would file annual reports on how many devices they distributed, and the Attorney General would report to Congress starting 13 months after the first grants.

Safe-storage Rule Covers All Guns

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 could expand storage obligations for owners while aiming to reduce unauthorized access.

Federal Safe-storage Guidance and Website

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 year of enactment. The Attorney General would review and update the guidance at least once a year.

Manufacturer Notice Requirement for Firearms

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 the Attorney General's safe-storage website address. The rule applies only to manufacturers and importers meeting the serialization threshold.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Menefee, Christian D. [D-TX-18]

TX • D

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Dean, Madeleine [D-PA-4]

    PA • D

    Sponsored 5/15/2026

  • Rep. Liccardo, Sam T. [D-CA-16]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 5/19/2026

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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