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119th Congress · House bill · Last action May 15, 2026
BillsCrime and Law EnforcementH.R. 8619Congress.gov ↗
H.R. 8619IntroducedCrime and Law Enforcement

Democrats propose federal firearm safe storage requirements

Sponsor: Rep. Menefee, Christian D. (D-TX)2 cosponsorsIntroduced Apr 30, 2026
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Introduced
Apr 30
House committee
Apr 30
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House floor
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Senate
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5
Signed
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What happens next: Awaiting committee assignment or hearings in the House.

Sponsor

Cosponsors (2)

MR
SR
All Democratic.

Activity timeline

May 15
May 15
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3541)
Apr 30
Apr 30
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.
Apr 30
Apr 30
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.
Apr 30
Apr 30
Introduced in House
Apr 30
Apr 30
Introduced in House
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Full action log

All 5 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov
May 15
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3541)
Apr 30
HOUSEReferred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.
Apr 30
HOUSEReferred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.
Apr 30
Introduced in House
Apr 30
Introduced in House

All 2 cosponsors

2 Democrats · 0 Republicans
Democrats (2)
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