118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 3687Protect Children Through Safe Gun Ownership Act

To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to require adequate supervision before a juvenile can possess a firearm, to require the safe storage of firearms, and for other purposes.

Crime and law enforcement
Introduced May 25, 2023
Last action May 25, 2023
Pipeline · Bill → Law
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Introduced
May 25, 2023
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Referred
May 25, 2023
Education and Workforce · Judiciary
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Committee
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House floor
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Senate
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Resolve Changes
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SummaryCRS Summary

This bill establishes federal statutory requirements to regulate the storage of firearms on residential premises. Among its provisions, the bill generally requires firearms on residential premises to be kept, left, or stored in a secure gun storage or safety device. Additionally, the bill requires the Department of Education to award competitive grants to  local educational agencies for educating parents on gun safety and the importance and necessity of secure gun storage.

Provisions · 5 sectionsIntroduced in House
Timeline · 3 actions
May 25, 2023
Introduced in House
May 25, 2023
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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.
May 25, 2023
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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.