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HR 5465 117th Congress House Crime and Law Enforcement

SECURE Firearm Storage Act

Introduced: September 30, 2021 Introduced by: Schneider, Bradley Scott Democratic · Illinois See on congress.gov
This bill died when the 117th Congress ended
It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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Became law
Nov 1, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Sep 30, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sep 30, 2021
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Safety Enhancements for Communities Using Reasonable and Effective Firearm Storage Act or the SECURE Firearm Storage Act

This bill establishes security requirements for the business premises of a licensed firearms importer, manufacturer, or dealer.

Specifically, when the premises are closed for business, an importer, manufacturer, or dealer must secure the firearms inventory and securely store paper business records.

A violator is subject to penalties—a civil fine, suspension or revocation of a license, or both a civil fine and suspension or revocation of a license.

What's happening now November 1, 2022

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

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 5465: SECURE Firearm Storage Act. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-5465/
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"H.R. 5465: SECURE Firearm Storage Act." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-5465/.
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H.R. 5465, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-5465/.
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