US HB939 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 22-0)
Status: Introduced on January 31 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-03-22 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 31 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-03-22 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
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.
Title
SECURE Firearm Storage Act Safety Enhancements for Communities Using Reasonable and Effective Firearm Storage Act
Sponsors
| Rep. Bradley Schneider [D-IL] | Rep. Chellie Pingree [D-ME] | Rep. Mike Quigley [D-IL] | Rep. Robin Kelly [D-IL] |
| Rep. Steve Cohen [D-TN] | Rep. Eleanor Norton [D-DC] | Rep. Alcee Hastings [D-FL] | Rep. Janice Schakowsky [D-IL] |
| Rep. Eric Swalwell [D-CA] | Rep. Salud Carbajal [D-CA] | Rep. James McGovern [D-MA] | Rep. James Langevin [D-RI] |
| Rep. Jamie Raskin [D-MD] | Rep. Thomas Suozzi [D-NY] | Rep. Joseph Morelle [D-NY] | Rep. Bill Foster [D-IL] |
| Rep. Raul Grijalva [D-AZ] | Rep. David Cicilline [D-RI] | Rep. Joe Courtney [D-CT] | Rep. Theodore Deutch [D-FL] |
| Rep. Ro Khanna [D-CA] | Rep. Darren Soto [D-FL] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-03-22 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. |
| 2019-01-31 | House | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. |
| 2019-01-31 | House | Introduced in House |
Same As/Similar To
SB320 (Same As) 2019-02-04 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Subjects
Administrative remedies
Business records
Civil actions and liability
Crime and law enforcement
Department of Justice
Firearms and explosives
Manufacturing
Retail and wholesale trades
Business records
Civil actions and liability
Crime and law enforcement
Department of Justice
Firearms and explosives
Manufacturing
Retail and wholesale trades
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/939/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr939/BILLS-116hr939ih.pdf |
