What does Preamble of Federal Law Enforcement and Public Protection Act do?

This bill proposes to amend Title 18, United States Code. The stated purpose is to improve safety and security for service weapons used by Federal law enforcement officers. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on April 30, 2026, by Mr. DeSaulnier.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Federal Law Enforcement and Public Protection Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Federal Law Enforcement and Public Protection Act

What does IMPROVING SAFETY AND SECURITY FOR SERVICE WEAPONS USED BY of Federal Law Enforcement and Public Protection Act do?

This section amends title 18, United States Code, by adding Section 3065 regarding the safety and security of service weapons used by Federal law enforcement officers. Federal law enforcement agencies are required to prescribe requirements for the safe locking and storage of service firearms, to be followed by officers and those assisting them. Agencies must provide equipment to comply with these requirements, subject to appropriations. Minimum standards for safe storage include using smart guns, smart locks, trigger locks, safes, or other agency-approved means. Service firearms generally cannot be stored in vehicles, except under specific circumstances. Violations of storage requirements can result in disciplinary action. Agencies must report any loss or theft of service firearms to State and local law enforcement agencies, as well as the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Agencies must ensure that individuals assisting them in law enforcement receive training in safe storage and locking practices. Agencies must provide written materials to officers and assistants about the statistical risks of keeping firearms at home. The section authorizes appropriations to carry out its provisions.

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Federal Law Enforcement and Public Protection Act

Last updated: 4/30/2026 · Introduced: 4/30/2026

Author: Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA)

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The bill requires Federal law enforcement agencies to prescribe requirements for the safe locking and storage of service firearms, including the use of smart guns, smart locks, trigger locks, safes, or other agency-approved means.
Federal law enforcement agencies must report any loss or theft of service firearms to State and local law enforcement agencies, as well as the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
The bill authorizes appropriations to provide equipment and training for safe storage and locking practices, and to support agencies in implementing the new requirements for service weapon safety and security.

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