Bill · H.R. 169· House(119-HR-169)
Prevent Family Fire Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 1/3/2025
- Last activity
- 1/3/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Sponsored by
- Mike Levin
- Cosponsors
- - 5 - 5
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Prevent Family Fire Act of 2025," proposes to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. It seeks to create a new tax credit for the first retail sale of safe firearm storage devices used within the United States. The credit is set at 10 percent of the amount received from the sale, with a cap of $400 per device. The bill defines these devices as those designed to deny unauthorized access to firearms or ammunition using specific locking mechanisms. These credits are intended to be part of the general business credit. The provision is scheduled to terminate after December 31, 2032.
Yes· 3 of 7
Would business owners be better off under this?+5
The bill provides a tax credit that benefits the retail sale of specific products.
Does this cut taxes for small businesses?+5
The bill provides a new tax credit for the first retail sale of safe firearm storage devices, which benefits retail businesses.
Would gun owners be better off under this?+3
The bill incentivizes the purchase of devices designed to securely store firearms and ammunition.
The opposite
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-2
The bill creates a new tax credit which reduces federal tax revenue.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Tax Credit for Retailers: Under Section 2(a), taxpayers can receive a credit equal to 10 percent of the amount received from the first retail sale of a safe firearm storage device. This provides a financial incentive related to the sale of these products (Section 2(a)).
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Specific Device Standards: The bill defines a "safe firearm storage device" as one designed to deny unauthorized access to or render insoperable a firearm or ammunition using integrated locks (Section 2(c)(3)(A)). This establishes a standard for what qualifies for the credit.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Limitations on Credit Amount: The credit is subject to a limit of $400 per device, which may prevent the full benefit from being realized for higher-priced items (Section 2(b)(1)).
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Exclusions from Credit: The credit cannot be claimed for devices that are incorporated into the design of a firearm or ammunition, or for devices that have been subject to a mandatory recall by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (Section 2(c)(3)(B)).
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Recapture of Benefits: The Secretary of the Treasury is authorized to recapture the credit if it is claimed improperly or excessively, and may require specific documentation or registration for this purpose (Section 2(d)(1)-(2)).
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Expiration of the Credit: The new provision is set to terminate, meaning it will not apply to any sales occurring after December 31, 2032 (Section 2(c)(4)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+5Good For Gun Owners+3
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Small Business Taxes+5Improves Small Business Support+3Increases Job Creation+2Reduces Government Spending-2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Second Amendment Protections+2
- 2/17/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/18/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 11/19/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/14/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 3/31/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 1/3/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Brendan BoyleDemocrat · Pennsylvania
Robert BresnahanRepublican · Pennsylvania
Brian FitzpatrickRepublican · Pennsylvania
Young KimRepublican · California
Thomas KeanRepublican · New Jersey
Michael LawlerRepublican · New York
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Thomas SuozziDemocrat · New York
Kim SchrierDemocrat · Washington
Andrea SalinasDemocrat · Oregon