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HR10487FEDERALFederal Billfiled

Proposed Pilot Program for Temporary Firearm Storage for Veterans

Original title: Armory Project Expansion Act of 2024

Record date · December 18, 2024

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What This Bill Would Do

This bill would create a three-year allowing veterans experiencing depression or suicidal thoughts to store their firearms temporarily with licensed dealers. The Department of Veterans Affairs would manage the program in up to five states to help veterans manage access to firearms during mental health crises.

Why it matters

The bill establishes a legal framework for temporary firearm storage for veterans, providing licensed dealers with immunity from certain lawsuits while protecting the rights of veterans to voluntarily secure their firearms outside their homes.

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

Veterans

Veterans with specific mental health conditions gain the option to store firearms temporarily with licensed dealers.

Directly affected

Licensed firearms dealers

Dealers may enter into agreements with the VA to store firearms and receive immunity from certain federal lawsuits.

Directly affected

Department of Veterans Affairs

The agency is mandated to implement the pilot program, manage agreements, and report findings to Congress.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible to participate in this program?
Veterans who suffer from depression associated with post-traumatic stress disorder or suicidal thoughts and choose to participate.
Can a firearms dealer be sued if something goes wrong?
No, the bill provides that no shall lie in any Federal court against a licensed dealer for lawful acts or omissions under the program that result in personal injury or death.
How long will this program last?
The will run for three years from the date the Secretary of Veterans Affairs implements it.

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Liability Shield for Dealers

The bill explicitly creates a federal liability shield for private businesses (licensed dealers) participating in a government-sponsored mental health initiative.

Department of Veterans Affairs

Connected Entities

House Veterans' Affairs Committee, Higgins of Louisiana, House of Representatives and 9 more
OrganizationHouse Veterans' Affairs Committee“The congressional committee overseeing the bill”Map →
PersonHiggins of Louisiana“The Representative who introduced the bill”Map →
OrganizationHouse of Representatives“Legislative body involved in the bill's enactment”Map →
OrganizationSecretary of Veterans Affairs“The executive branch official responsible for implementing the program”Map →
OrganizationUnited States Government Publishing Office“Source of the document”Map →
bill numberH.R. 10487“The bill's official number”Map →
date180 days“Timeframe for implementation”Map →
OrganizationSenate“Legislative body involved in the bill's enactment”Map →
OrganizationDepartment of Veterans Affairs“The agency administering the pilot program”Map →
date3 years“Duration of the pilot program”Map →
dateDecember 18, 2024“Date the bill was introduced”Map →
Organizationlicensed firearms dealer“The partner organization for the pilot program”Map →

Sources

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www.congress.gov

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