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Saving Our Veterans Lives Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-926| Senate 
| Updated: 12/10/2025
Angus S. King

Angus S. King

Independent Senator

Maine

Cosponsors (5)
Ruben Gallego (Democratic)John Boozman (Republican)Tim Sheehy (Republican)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, titled the "Saving Our Veterans Lives Act of 2025," directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a program providing eligible veterans with items for secure firearm storage . Upon request, the program will furnish a covered item , defined as a U.S.-manufactured, ASTM-compliant lockbox for firearms and ammunition, or a redeemable voucher for such an item. It also requires the provision of information on the benefits and options for secure firearm storage, with the Secretary authorized to partner with experienced organizations for distribution. The bill mandates a public education campaign to inform eligible individuals about the program's availability, emphasizing that participation does not impact lawful firearm ownership. The Secretary must also develop and publish an informational video on secure firearm storage as a suicide prevention strategy . Furthermore, the bill requires annual reports to Congress detailing program activities, the number of items distributed, and assessments of outreach efforts, particularly to veterans not enrolled in the VA healthcare system. Crucially, the legislation includes a rule of construction clarifying that the program will not collect personally identifiable information for tracking firearm ownership, require firearm registration, mandate storage, or discourage lawful firearm ownership. It authorizes an appropriation of $5,000,000 for each fiscal year from 2026 through 2036 to carry out these provisions.
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Timeline
Mar 11, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Mar 11, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
May 12, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-1987
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
Dec 10, 2025
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
  • March 11, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 11, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • May 12, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-1987
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.


  • December 10, 2025
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 119-1987: Saving Our Veterans Lives Act of 2025
Congressional oversightFirearms and explosivesHealth promotion and preventive careMental healthVeterans' medical care

Saving Our Veterans Lives Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-926| Senate 
| Updated: 12/10/2025
This bill, titled the "Saving Our Veterans Lives Act of 2025," directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a program providing eligible veterans with items for secure firearm storage . Upon request, the program will furnish a covered item , defined as a U.S.-manufactured, ASTM-compliant lockbox for firearms and ammunition, or a redeemable voucher for such an item. It also requires the provision of information on the benefits and options for secure firearm storage, with the Secretary authorized to partner with experienced organizations for distribution. The bill mandates a public education campaign to inform eligible individuals about the program's availability, emphasizing that participation does not impact lawful firearm ownership. The Secretary must also develop and publish an informational video on secure firearm storage as a suicide prevention strategy . Furthermore, the bill requires annual reports to Congress detailing program activities, the number of items distributed, and assessments of outreach efforts, particularly to veterans not enrolled in the VA healthcare system. Crucially, the legislation includes a rule of construction clarifying that the program will not collect personally identifiable information for tracking firearm ownership, require firearm registration, mandate storage, or discourage lawful firearm ownership. It authorizes an appropriation of $5,000,000 for each fiscal year from 2026 through 2036 to carry out these provisions.
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Timeline
Mar 11, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Mar 11, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
May 12, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-1987
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
Dec 10, 2025
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
  • March 11, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 11, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • May 12, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-1987
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.


  • December 10, 2025
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
Angus S. King

Angus S. King

Independent Senator

Maine

Cosponsors (5)
Ruben Gallego (Democratic)John Boozman (Republican)Tim Sheehy (Republican)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 119-1987: Saving Our Veterans Lives Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightFirearms and explosivesHealth promotion and preventive careMental healthVeterans' medical care