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119th Congress
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HOUSEH.R. 9399· 119th Congress

Bill to Regulate Youth Access to Firearms

Juvenile Firearms Safety Act of 2026

Sponsor
Sean Casten (D-IL)
Introduced
Jun 23, 2026
Last Action
Jun 23, 2026
Passage
12%
Introduced
Jun 23, 2026
2
Committee
3
Floor Vote
4
Both Chambers
5
Enacted
01 — The Text

What.

  • Detailed policy specifics are not yet available. Bill was just introduced and official summary hasn't been published.
  • Based on title alone: likely addresses how minors access guns, storage requirements, or age-based restrictions.
  • Cannot confirm exact provisions without committee documentation or bill text.
02 — The Stakes

So what?

  • Gun owners and manufacturers would face new compliance rules if storage or sales restrictions are included.
  • Parents and gun safety advocates may support rules reducing unintended youth access to firearms.
  • The 1 cosponsor (vs. typical bipartisan support) suggests limited initial backing in the House.
03 — The Path

Now what?

  • Bill referred to House Judiciary Committee on June 23, 2026—typical first step. Committee review determines if it advances.
  • Detailed text and CRS analysis forthcoming; sign up for Congress.gov alerts to track updates.
  • Contact your House representative if you want to weigh in before committee hearings begin.
Legislative History

Actions.

  • Jun 23, 2026Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Jun 23, 2026Introduced in House
  • Jun 23, 2026Introduced in House