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H.R. 4145

To require the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study of, and report to the Congress on, secure gun storage or safety devices.

This bill directs the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a study that examines: (1) the effectiveness of secure gun storage or safety devices, and (2) enforcement of a federal criminal code provision that prohibits a licensed gun dealer from selling or transferring a handgun without also providing a secure gun storage or safety device for the handgun.

The GAO must report results and recommendations to Congress within one year of enactment.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16](D-NY)Sponsor
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  1. Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

    Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee
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    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  3. IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  4. IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

To require the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study of, and report … — Informed