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BillHR 9204 · 119

Gun Safety Innovation Opportunity Act of 2026

Introduced
Jun 8, 2026
Cosponsors
6
Traction
0
Last Action
Jun 8, 2026

Bill Summary

Funds research and development of gun safety technologies, such as smart guns and biometric locks. Requires the Department of Justice to report on the effectiveness of these technologies.

Sponsored By

Suhas Subramanyam
Democrat · Virginia · House

Bill Journey

  1. Jun 8, 2026
  2. Jun 8, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  3. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  4. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  5. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

Affects the gun industry and gun owners by potentially leading to the development of safer firearms. Impacts researchers and developers of gun safety technologies, who may receive funding and support for their work.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
1backer
  • Democratic1
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary Topic
IntroducedJun 8, 2026
Last UpdatedJun 8, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.