Firearm Safety Act of 2025
- Bill Number
- H.R. 7499
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Policy Area
- Commerce
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2026-02-11: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Last Updated
- 2026-06-22T10:16:31Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose The legislation aims to expand the authority of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) by including firearms within the definition of consumer products, thereby allowing the agency to develop and enforce safety standards for pistols, revolvers, and other firearms.
Key Provisions
- Amends Section 3(a)(5) of the Consumer Product Safety Act (15 U.S.C. 2052(a)(5)).
- Removes the existing exclusion of firearms from the consumer product definition by striking subparagraph (E).
- Redesignates subsequent subparagraphs (F) through (I) as (E) through (H).
- The short title is the "Firearm Safety Act of 2025."
Significant Changes to Existing Law This bill eliminates the long-standing statutory exclusion that previously prevented the CPSC from regulating firearms as consumer products. As a result, firearms would no longer be exempt from potential CPSC safety standards, rules, or recalls that apply to other consumer goods.
Potential Impacts
- Government agencies: The CPSC would gain new regulatory responsibilities over firearm design, manufacturing, and safety features.
- Citizens and businesses: Firearm manufacturers and importers could face new compliance requirements; consumers might encounter updated safety standards or labeling.
- International relations: No direct effects are specified in the bill.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- Firearm manufacturers and distributors.
- The Consumer Product Safety Commission.
- Firearm owners and users.
- Public safety and consumer advocacy groups.
- Members of Congress involved in oversight of product safety laws.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications The change shifts regulatory authority over firearms from its current limited framework to the broader consumer product safety system. Implementation would depend on future CPSC actions and could require additional funding or rulemaking processes.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.
Sponsor
Cosponsors (33)
Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4], Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7], Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12], Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5], Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36], Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick, Sheila [D-FL-20], Rep. McIver, LaMonica [D-NJ-10], Rep. Goldman, Daniel S. [D-NY-10], Rep. Crockett, Jasmine [D-TX-30], Rep. Foushee, Valerie P. [D-NC-4], Rep. Dean, Madeleine [D-PA-4], Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark [D-CA-10], Rep. Quigley, Mike [D-IL-5], Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12], Rep. Ross, Deborah K. [D-NC-2], Rep. Cisneros, Gilbert Ray [D-CA-31], Rep. Moulton, Seth [D-MA-6], Rep. Bell, Wesley [D-MO-1], Rep. Sewell, Terri A. [D-AL-7], Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8], Rep. Salinas, Andrea [D-OR-6], Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9], Rep. Soto, Darren [D-FL-9], Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Brown, Shontel M. [D-OH-11], Rep. Castor, Kathy [D-FL-14], Rep. Garcia, Sylvia R. [D-TX-29], Rep. Carbajal, Salud O. [D-CA-24], Rep. Simon, Lateefah [D-CA-12], Rep. Frost, Maxwell [D-FL-10], Rep. Kennedy, Timothy M. [D-NY-26], Rep. Auchincloss, Jake [D-MA-4]
Recent Actions
- 2026-02-11: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 2026-02-11: Introduced in House
- 2026-02-11: Introduced in House
Bill Versions
- Firearm Safety Act of 2025 — issued 2026-02-11 — PDF (2 pages)