Advancing Gun Safety Technology Act
The Advancing Gun Safety Technology Act (HR 6697) creates a federal pilot program to fund small businesses developing gun safety technology. It directly affects small businesses (under 500 employees) that create devices like smart guns, childproof features, or personalized locking systems designed to prevent accidental or unauthorized use of firearms. The program allocates $10 million for fiscal year 2024 to award 3-5 grants, requiring grantees to report progress on building prototypes, testing reliability, planning production, and preparing for commercialization. The bill focuses on supporting the development and market readiness of safety technology, without mandating its use or altering gun ownership laws.
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in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2023
Committee Review
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Introduced Dec 11, 2023
Last action Dec 11, 2023
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Dec 11, 2023
House · Referred to committee
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Dec 11, 2023
House · Introduced
Introduced in House
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
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