Firearm Safety Act of 2026 (S. 4454)

Original title: Firearm Safety Act of 2026

Last action · April 30, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.Sponsors: Cory Booker and 8 others

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What This Bill Would Do

This bill proposes to change federal law to allow the (CPSC) to regulate firearms. Currently, firearms are explicitly excluded from the definition of 'consumer products' under the , preventing the CPSC from setting safety standards for them.

Why it matters

If passed, this bill would grant the the legal authority to establish and enforce federal safety standards for pistols, revolvers, and other firearms, which are currently exempt from such oversight.

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Consumer Product Safety Commission

The agency would gain new regulatory authority over the firearm industry.

Directly affected

Firearm manufacturers

Manufacturers would be subject to potential new safety standards and oversight from the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Key Facts

The bill amends Section 3(a)(5) of the Consumer Product Safety Act (15 U.S.C. 2052(a)(5)).
The bill removes the current legal exclusion that prevents firearms from being classified as 'consumer products'.
The removal of this exclusion would permit the Consumer Product Safety Commission to issue safety standards for pistols, revolvers, and other firearms.
The bill was introduced in the Senate on April 30, 2026.

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The bill has been referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this bill ban firearms?

No. The bill does not ban firearms; it changes the legal definition of firearms to allow the to set safety standards for them.

What is the current status of the bill?

The bill was introduced on April 30, 2026, and has been referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation for review.

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Where This Stands

Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Procedural history

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Apr 30, 2026SenateCommittee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Apr 30, 2026SenateIntroduced
Introduced in Senate

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