House Bill 939
116th Congress(2019-2020)
SECURE Firearm Storage Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jan 31, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
939
Congress
116
Policy Area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime and Law Enforcement
Primary focus of measure is criminal offenses, investigation and prosecution, procedure and sentencing; corrections and imprisonment; juvenile crime; law enforcement administration. Measures concerning terrorism may fall under Emergency Management or International Affairs policy areas.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Safety Enhancements for Communities Using Reasonable and Effective Firearm Storage Act or the SECURE Firearm Storage Act
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.
January 31, 2019
03/22/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
01/31/2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
01/31/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 3:17:46 PM