118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 816 — SECURE Firearm Storage Act

“To amend title 18, United States Code, to require federally licensed firearms importers, manufacturers, and dealers to meet certain requirements with respect to securing their firearms inventory, business records, and business premises.”

Crime and law enforcement

Introduced Feb 2, 2023

Last action Feb 2, 2023

Pipeline · Bill → Law

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Introduced

Feb 2, 2023

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Referred

Feb 2, 2023

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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Signed

SummaryCRS Summary

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.

Provisions · 2 sectionsIntroduced in House

Timeline · 2 actions

Feb 2, 2023

Introduced in House

Feb 2, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.