To authorize the Attorney General to make grants to support the development of safe firearm storage devices, and for other purposes.

119th Congress Introduced by Dan Goldman and 4 co-sponsors

HR 9204 would authorize the Attorney General to grant funds for research, development, and deployment of safe firearm storage devices to reduce unauthorized access.

Introduced in House

Summary of HR 9204 (119th Congress)

Purpose and intent

HR 9204 seeks to empower the federal government to support the development and availability of safe firearm storage devices. Specifically, it would authorize the Attorney General to provide grants to facilitate research, development, and deployment of storage solutions intended to reduce unauthorized access to firearms and enhance public safety.

Key provisions and changes

Authorization for grants: The bill would authorize the Attorney General to make grants to eligible entities for the development, testing, and distribution of safe firearm storage devices.

Focus areas for grants: Grant activities may include research and development of storage technologies, field testing, demonstrations, and efforts to promote adoption and accessibility of safe storage solutions.

Eligible recipients: The bill would delineate who can receive grants (for example, non-profit organizations, research institutions, manufacturers, or other entities engaged in firearm safety innovation). Specific criteria would be defined in the implementing regulations or accompanying text.

Use of funds: Grant funds would be restricted to purposes related to safe storage devices, including design, production, evaluation, dissemination, training, and outreach related to firearm storage safety.

Reporting and oversight: Recipients and the program would be subject to reporting, accountability, and likely audit or oversight requirements to ensure funds are used for the intended purposes.

Compliance with existing laws: Activities funded under the bill would need to comply with applicable federal laws and regulations, including firearm-related regulations and grant administration requirements.

Who/what would be affected

Federal level: The Department of Justice, specifically the Office or officeholders responsible for administering the grant program (e.g., the Attorney General and related bureaus).

Private and organizational stakeholders: Eligible researchers, non-profits, manufacturers, and other entities involved in firearm safety technology and storage solutions could apply for and receive grants.

End users: Gun owners and households may benefit indirectly through increased access to affordable or effective safe storage devices and related education/outreach materials.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Introduction and referral: The bill was introduced in the House and referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary (June 8, 2026).

Potential next steps: The Judiciary Committee would consider, possibly amend, and vote to report the bill to the House floor. If reported, it could be scheduled for debate and a vote by the full House, followed by potential action in the Senate.

Notable dates: The current information indicates only the introduction and referral dates; no further date-specific actions are listed.

Additional notes

Co-sponsors include Suhas Subramanyam, Dan Goldman, Eleanor Holmes Norton, Ted Lieu, and Stephen Lynch, indicating bipartisan or cross-party interest in advancing safe storage initiatives.

As a new bill, the exact grant amounts, match requirements, funding duration, and detailed eligibility criteria would be established in the bill text and any accompanying committee reports or regulations if enacted.

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