Bills · HR 6769
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 6769Crime and Law Enforcement
Restoring Trust in Public Safety Act
INTRO DEC 16· LAST ACTION DEC 16
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it provides dedicated federal funding to help local communities deal with unwanted firearms. Currently, local law enforcement agencies often bear the cost of safely storing and destroying firearms, which can be expensive and resource-intensive. By offering grants, this bill aims to make it easier for these agencies to get guns off the street permanently.
If this bill becomes law, communities would have more resources to destroy firearms responsibly, ensuring they cannot be reused or fall into the wrong hands. If it doesn't pass, local governments and law enforcement agencies will continue to rely on their existing budgets and methods, which might be less efficient or comprehensive, potentially leaving more unwanted firearms in circulation.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Authorizes the Attorney General to award grants to states, tribal governments, and local governments for firearm destruction activities.
This establishes a federal funding stream specifically for the safe and complete disposal of firearms.
PROVISION 02
Requires grant applicants to submit plans detailing how funds will be used, certify complete destruction of firearms, and maintain records of destroyed items.
This ensures accountability and transparency in how federal funds are used and how firearms are managed before destruction.
PROVISION 03
Allows grant funds to be used for equipment, services, and training related to firearm destruction.
This provides flexibility for grantees to invest in necessary resources to carry out effective destruction programs.
PROVISION 04
Sets aside one-third of appropriated funding for grants to applicants from small urban and rural areas.
This ensures that smaller or less populated communities also have access to these resources.
PROVISION 05
Authorizes $15,000,000 to be appropriated for each fiscal year from 2026 through 2031 to fund the program.
This outlines the specific funding level and duration for this new federal initiative.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 16
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YRS IN OFFICE
3
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSDEC 16
Introduced in House
DEC 16
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 6769
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedDec 16, 2025
Last actionDec 16, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED DEC 16, 2025
House BillHR 6769Crime and Law Enforcement
Restoring Trust in Public Safety Act
INTRODUCED DEC 16, 2025· LAST ACTION DEC 16, 2025
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READING
4 min
COSPONSORS
16
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