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Federal Law Enforcement and Public Protection Act

USA119th CongressHR-8608| House 
| Updated: 4/30/2026
Mark DeSaulnier

Mark DeSaulnier

Democratic Representative

California

Judiciary Committee, Armed Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill aims to enhance the safety and security of service weapons used by Federal law enforcement officers. It directs the head of each civilian or military Federal law enforcement agency to establish requirements for the safe locking and storage of service firearms when they are not in use, and to provide the necessary equipment to comply with these standards. The legislation outlines minimum storage standards, including officers' responsibility to use devices like smart guns, trigger locks, or safes, and generally prohibits storing service firearms in vehicles except under specific circumstances. Any violation of these requirements will result in disciplinary action. Furthermore, agencies are mandated to report any loss or theft of service firearms to relevant State and local law enforcement, as well as to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Finally, the bill requires agencies to provide training on safe storage practices to personnel assisting in law enforcement functions and to distribute written materials to officers detailing the statistical risks associated with keeping firearms at home, especially if easily accessible. Appropriations are authorized to carry out these provisions.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-3420
Federal Law Enforcement and Public Protection Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-10481
Federal Law Enforcement and Public Protection Act
Apr 30, 2026
Introduced in House
Apr 30, 2026
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-3420
    Federal Law Enforcement and Public Protection Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-10481
    Federal Law Enforcement and Public Protection Act


  • April 30, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • April 30, 2026
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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.

Federal Law Enforcement and Public Protection Act

USA119th CongressHR-8608| House 
| Updated: 4/30/2026
This bill aims to enhance the safety and security of service weapons used by Federal law enforcement officers. It directs the head of each civilian or military Federal law enforcement agency to establish requirements for the safe locking and storage of service firearms when they are not in use, and to provide the necessary equipment to comply with these standards. The legislation outlines minimum storage standards, including officers' responsibility to use devices like smart guns, trigger locks, or safes, and generally prohibits storing service firearms in vehicles except under specific circumstances. Any violation of these requirements will result in disciplinary action. Furthermore, agencies are mandated to report any loss or theft of service firearms to relevant State and local law enforcement, as well as to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Finally, the bill requires agencies to provide training on safe storage practices to personnel assisting in law enforcement functions and to distribute written materials to officers detailing the statistical risks associated with keeping firearms at home, especially if easily accessible. Appropriations are authorized to carry out these provisions.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-3420
Federal Law Enforcement and Public Protection Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-10481
Federal Law Enforcement and Public Protection Act
Apr 30, 2026
Introduced in House
Apr 30, 2026
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-3420
    Federal Law Enforcement and Public Protection Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-10481
    Federal Law Enforcement and Public Protection Act


  • April 30, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • April 30, 2026
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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.
Mark DeSaulnier

Mark DeSaulnier

Democratic Representative

California

Judiciary Committee, Armed Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted