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To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to require the safe storage of firearms, and for other purposes.
3/26/2025, 8:06 AM
Summary of Bill HR 1564
Bill 119 hr 1564, also known as the Safe Gun Storage Act, aims to amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to mandate the safe storage of firearms. The bill requires gun owners to securely store their firearms to prevent unauthorized access, particularly by children and individuals who should not have access to guns. This legislation is intended to reduce the risk of accidental shootings, suicides, and gun violence.
The Safe Gun Storage Act includes provisions for penalties for individuals who fail to properly store their firearms, as well as exceptions for situations where immediate access to a firearm is necessary for self-defense or other lawful purposes. The bill also includes provisions for education and outreach programs to promote safe gun storage practices.
Overall, the Safe Gun Storage Act is aimed at promoting responsible gun ownership and reducing the risk of gun-related incidents. It is a bipartisan effort to address the issue of gun safety without infringing on the rights of law-abiding gun owners.
The Safe Gun Storage Act includes provisions for penalties for individuals who fail to properly store their firearms, as well as exceptions for situations where immediate access to a firearm is necessary for self-defense or other lawful purposes. The bill also includes provisions for education and outreach programs to promote safe gun storage practices.
Overall, the Safe Gun Storage Act is aimed at promoting responsible gun ownership and reducing the risk of gun-related incidents. It is a bipartisan effort to address the issue of gun safety without infringing on the rights of law-abiding gun owners.
Congressional Summary of HR 1564
Ethan's Law
This bill establishes a framework to regulate the storage of firearms on residential premises at the federal, state, and tribal levels.
At the federal level, the bill establishes statutory requirements for firearms on residential premises to be safely stored if a minor is likely to gain access without permission or if a resident is ineligible to possess a firearm.
An individual who violates the requirements is subject to criminal penalties. A firearm stored in violation of the requirements is subject to seizure and forfeiture.
At the state and tribal levels, the bill requires the Department of Justice to award grants to implement functionally identical requirements for the safe storage of firearms.
Current Status of Bill HR 1564
Bill HR 1564 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 25, 2025. Bill HR 1564 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 25, 2025. Bill HR 1564's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of February 25, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1564
Total Number of Sponsors
7Democrat Sponsors
7Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
505Democrat Cosponsors
505Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1564
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1564
To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to require the safe storage of firearms, and for other purposes.
To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to require the safe storage of firearms, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 1564
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