Firearm Safety Act of 2025
To amend the Consumer Product Safety Act to remove the exclusion of pistols, revolvers, and other firearms from the definition of consumer product in order to permit the issuance of safety standards for such articles by the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
HB7499, also known as the Firearm Safety Act of 2025, aims to change the Consumer Product Safety Act by removing the exclusion of pistols, revolvers, and other firearms from the definition of consumer product. This change would allow the Consumer Product Safety Commission to issue safety standards for these items. This bill was introduced on February 11, 2026, and it has been referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce for further review.
The bill would affect manufacturers, sellers, and consumers of firearms by potentially introducing new safety standards. These standards could impact how firearms are designed, marketed, and sold, aiming to make them safer for the public. The changes might also influence how firearms are regulated and enforced across the country.
As of the last update on February 11, 2026, the bill was introduced in the House and referred to the appropriate committee. The next steps will involve committee review, possible amendments, and a vote in the House. If passed, the bill would then move to the Senate for further consideration.
