House Bill 7545
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Kimberly Vaughan Firearm Safe Storage Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Apr 21, 2022
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
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Bill Number
7545
Congress
117
Policy Area
Taxation
Taxation
Primary focus of measure is all aspects of income, excise, property, inheritance, and employment taxes; tax administration and collection. Measures concerning state and local finance may fall under Economics and Public Finance policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
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.
April 21, 2022
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11/01/2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
04/21/2022
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.
04/21/2022
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E393-394)
04/21/2022
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Dec 29, 2022 11:18:23 PM