HR 7545
117th Congress
House
Taxation
Kimberly Vaughan Firearm Safe Storage Act
Introduced: April 21, 2022
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Everywhere this bill has been
4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 1, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Apr 21, 2022
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.
Apr 21, 2022
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E393-394)
Apr 21, 2022
Introduced in House
Plain-English 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.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Committees of jurisdiction
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