HR 4730
Advancing Gun Safety Technology Act of 2019
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Bill overview
This bill authorizes the Department of Justice to create a pilot program providing grants to small businesses to develop new technologies aimed at improving gun safety. The program’s goal is to reduce the risk of accidental or unauthorized gun use through innovations like smart guns, child-resistant designs, and enhanced security features. The program will award between 3 and 5 grants, and recipients will be required to report on their progress in developing and testing these safety technologies.
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Primary sponsor
Jackie Speier
Cosponsors
Alcee L. Hastings
Ann M. Kuster
Barbara Lee
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