To authorize the Attorney General to make grants available to support State, Tribal, and local firearm destruction activities, and for other purposes.

119th Congress Introduced by Suzanne Bonamici and 14 co-sponsors

Authorizes the Attorney General to grant funds to states, tribes, and localities to support firearm destruction programs, reducing stockpiles and illegal access.

Introduced in House

Overview

Bill Number: HR 6769

Title: To authorize the Attorney General to make grants available to support State, Tribal, and local firearm destruction activities, and for other purposes.

Status: Introduced in the House of Representatives; referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Introduced: December 16, 2025

Purpose and Intent

The primary purpose of HR 6769, as reflected in its title, is to authorize the Department of Justice (specifically the Office of the Attorney General) to provide grants to support firearm destruction activities at the state, tribal, and local levels. The bill situates these grants within the broader goal of facilitating the safe and effective destruction of firearms, with additional provisions likely addressing related “other purposes” as defined in the statute. The introduction signals an emphasis on reducing firearms in circulation through formal destruction programs and enabling jurisdictions to undertake such efforts with federal support.

Key Provisions (as indicated by the bill’s title; specifics not provided in the summary)

Grant Authority: The Attorney General would have discretionary authority to award grants dedicated to firearm destruction programs at state, tribal, and local levels.

Eligible Grantees: States, tribal governments, and local municipalities or political subdivisions (as implied by the phrase “State, Tribal, and local”).

Use of Funds: Funds would be used to support activities related to the safe destruction of firearms. This could include costs such as staffing, equipment, disposal procedures, verification, and related administrative expenses. (Note: the exact allowable costs would be defined in the grant guidance or the statutory text, which is not detailed in the provided information.)

Other Purposes: The bill allows for additional purposes as determined by the statute, potentially including program oversight, reporting, or collaboration with law enforcement or community programs.

Administration and Oversight: As a federal grant program administered by the Attorney General, the bill would likely include reporting, compliance, and auditing requirements typical of federal assistance programs.

Potential Impact

On Jurisdictions: States, tribes, and localities would gain access to federal funding to establish or expand firearm destruction initiatives. This could enhance capacity to collect, secure, and legally dispose of firearms, reducing stockpiles and associated risks.

Public Safety and Community Impact: By facilitating destruction programs, the bill may contribute to reducing illegal firearm availability, and unused or unwanted firearms entering circulation.

Administrative Considerations: Recipient entities would need to comply with grant terms, reporting requirements, and funds management standards typical of federal grants.

Next Steps and Questions

What are the specific eligible use-cases, grant sizes, and funding caps?

What are the reporting, compliance, and audit requirements?

Are there any matching fund requirements or priority populations/jurisdictions?

How long would the program run, and what are the performance metrics for grant effectiveness?

Bill

To authorize the Attorney General to make grants available to support State, Tribal, and local firearm destruction activities, and for other purposes.

Summary of HR 6769 (2025)

Overview

Purpose and Intent

Key Provisions (as indicated by the bill’s title; specifics not provided in the summary)

Potential Impact

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Next Steps and Questions

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