What does Preamble of HR 7446 do?

This bill proposes to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968. The proposed amendment would allow grants under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program to be used for gun safe giveaway programs. The bill's purpose is to provide for gun safe giveaway programs through existing grant funding.

What does SHORT TITLE. of HR 7446 do?

This bill is formally titled the Community Firearm Safety Act of 2026.

What does GUN SAFE GIVEAWAY PROGRAMS AUTHORIZED UNDER BYRNE GRANTS. of HR 7446 do?

This section amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968. The amendment adds a provision allowing Byrne grant programs to fund the distribution of gun safes or similar firearm storage devices. These devices are to be provided to individuals at no cost.

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Community Firearm Safety Act of 2026 — HR. 7446

Last updated: 2/9/2026 · Introduced: 2/9/2026

Author: Brittany Pettersen (D-CO)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill allows states and local governments to use Byrne grant funding to provide free gun safes or similar firearm storage devices to individuals.
The bill amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to authorize these gun safe giveaway programs.

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