Bill · H.R. 7591· House(119-HR-7591)
Secure Firearm Storage and Suicide Prevention Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 2/17/2026
- Last activity
- 2/17/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Sponsored by
- Daniel Goldman
- Cosponsors
- - 20 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Secure Firearm Storage and Suicide Prevention Act of 2026," seeks to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. It requires the Secretary to develop best practices regarding the secure storage of firearms and the prevention of firearm-related suicide or unintentional injury. Local educational agencies will then be required to develop and distribute specific guidance to students, parents, school staff, and community members. This guidance must include information on safe storage, the risks of improper storage, and available mental health resources. The law includes a neutrality requirement, prohibiting the encouragement or discouragement of firearm ownership.
Yes· 3 of 5
Would children be better off under this?+5
The bill aims to reduce firearm-related suicides and unintentional injuries among youth through better storage guidance.
Would students be better off under this?+5
The bill provides students with specific instructions on how to handle encountering unsecured firearms safely.
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+4
The bill targets the reduction of firearm-related deaths which are a significant cause of death for youth.
The opposite
Does this put more money into public schools?-1
The bill imposes new mandates on local educational agencies to develop and distribute safety guidance, which may create uncompensated administrative burdens.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Reduction in Unintentional Injuries and Suicides: The bill aims to reduce firearm-related deaths by promoting the importance of proper secure storage and providing strategies for prevention (Section 2).
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Access to Safety Information: The Secretary must develop best practices that include how to securely store firearms, how to evaluate safety protocols in homes or vehicles, and how to use secure storage devices (Section 3(b)).
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Empowering Students: The guidance includes instructions for students on what steps to take if they encounter an unsecured firearm, such as not handling it and contacting a trusted adult (Section 3(b)).
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Resource Availability for Families: The best practices will provide information on how community members and parents can acquire secure storage devices, including resources for obtaining them for free (Section 3(b)).
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Mental Health Support: Local educational agencies are required to include available mental health resources in their guidance, including resources within the schools and the local community (Section 3(a)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Compliance Burdens for Local Educational Agencies: Covered local educational agencies must develop local guidance in consultation with various stakeholders and distribute it through both email and physical means, such as mail or handouts (Section 3(a), Section 3(e)).
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 Children+5Good For Students+5Good For Young Adults+4Good For Low Income Households+2
- Healthcare
- Improves Mental Health Access+3
- Education And Technology
- Increases Public School Funding-1
- 3/16/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/9/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/25/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/17/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- 17 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Jake AuchinclossDemocrat · Massachusetts
Wesley BellDemocrat · Missouri
Salud CarbajalDemocrat · California
Angie CraigDemocrat · Minnesota
Troy CarterDemocrat · Louisiana
Jasmine CrockettDemocrat · Texas
Christopher DeluzioDemocrat · Pennsylvania
Madeleine DeanDemocrat · Pennsylvania
Valerie FousheeDemocrat · North Carolina
Henry JohnsonDemocrat · Georgia
Julie JohnsonDemocrat · Texas
Robin KellyDemocrat · Illinois
Raja KrishnamoorthiDemocrat · Illinois
Jared MoskowitzDemocrat · Florida
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Brittany PettersenDemocrat · Colorado
Deborah RossDemocrat · North Carolina
Eric SwalwellDemocrat · California
Frederica WilsonDemocrat · Florida
Bonnie Watson ColemanDemocrat · New Jersey