HR 3096 United States House · 118th Congress

Firearm Safety Act of 2023

The Firearm Safety Act of 2023 amends the Consumer Product Safety Act to remove firearms from an existing exclusion, reclassifying them as consumer products under federal law. This change would subject firearms to safety standards, testing, and oversight by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), which currently does not regulate firearms under this framework. The bill specifically targets Section 3(a)(5) of the Consumer Product Safety Act, eliminating the exemption that previously kept firearms outside the definition of "consumer product." As a result, firearm manufacturers and sellers would now face CPSC requirements, such as safety testing, labeling, and reporting, similar to other consumer products.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced May 5, 2023 Last action May 12, 2023