Bills · HR 1987
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 1987Armed Forces and National Security
Saving Our Veterans Lives Act of 2025
INTRO MAR 10· LAST ACTION MAY 12
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 2 / 8Introduced
In Committee
Reported
Passed House
Passed Senate
Conference
To President
Became Law
WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it addresses the critical issue of veteran suicide and accidental firearm injuries by providing a tangible, free resource for secure firearm storage. Many veterans own firearms, and easy access to unsecured firearms can unfortunately increase the risk of suicide or accidental harm. By offering free lockboxes and educational materials, the bill aims to reduce these risks among a vulnerable population.
If this bill becomes law, veterans and certain former service members would gain a new, no-cost option to enhance firearm safety in their homes, potentially saving lives. Without this bill, veterans would need to purchase these items themselves, and the specific outreach and education campaign from the VA promoting secure storage as a suicide prevention strategy would not exist. It directly connects to efforts to support veteran well-being and reduce preventable tragedies.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) program to provide eligible veterans and former service members with free secure firearm storage items (lockboxes) or vouchers for them, upon request.
This directly offers a crucial, no-cost tool to enhance firearm safety for veterans and can contribute to suicide prevention efforts.
PROVISION 02
Requires the VA to provide information on the benefits of secure firearm storage and to develop and publish an informational video on secure storage as a suicide prevention strategy.
This ensures that education accompanies the provision of physical items, promoting awareness and best practices for safety.
PROVISION 03
Mandates an annual report from the VA to Congress on the program's functioning, outreach, number of items distributed, and any obstacles to improving the program.
This provision ensures transparency, accountability, and continuous evaluation of the program's effectiveness and reach.
PROVISION 04
Clarifies that the program does not allow for tracking firearm ownership, require registration, mandate storage, or create a list of participants.
This explicitly protects the privacy and Second Amendment rights of participating individuals, addressing potential concerns about government overreach.
PROVISION 05
Authorizes $5,000,000 for each fiscal year from 2026 through 2036 to fund the program and related activities.
This allocates specific funding to ensure the program has the necessary resources to operate and achieve its goals over a sustained period.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 30
D· Pennsylvania
YRS IN OFFICE
3
BILLS LED
36
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 27%
DEM 26 REP 4 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
3 EVENTSMAY 12
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
MAR 10
Introduced in House
MAR 10
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 1987
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 10, 2025
Last actionMay 12, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · VETERANS' AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 10, 2025
House BillHR 1987Armed Forces and National Security
Saving Our Veterans Lives Act of 2025
INTRODUCED MAR 10, 2025· LAST ACTION MAY 12, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
6 min
COSPONSORS
30
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
