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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS

House BillHR 5306Commerce

Gun Suicide Prevention Act of 2025

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WHAT THE BILL DOES

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This bill matters because it aims to use firearm sales as an opportunity to provide a direct resource for suicide prevention. By mandating a visible label with the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline on firearms and their packaging, the bill seeks to increase awareness of help available for individuals in crisis.

If this bill becomes law, anyone purchasing a firearm would be immediately presented with information on how to seek help for suicidal thoughts, potentially reaching individuals who might not otherwise encounter this resource. If it doesn't become law, there will be no federal requirement for suicide prevention information to be displayed on firearms, and such information would only be available through other public health campaigns or resources that people actively seek out.

KEY PROVISIONS

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PROVISION 01

Requires a clear label on firearms, their packaging, and descriptive materials that includes the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline number (988).

This aims to provide immediate and accessible suicide prevention resources to firearm purchasers and users.

PROVISION 02

The label must be in both English and Spanish and include a specific warning graphic.

This ensures the message is accessible to a wider population and visually distinct.

PROVISION 03

Prohibits manufacturers and retailers from selling firearms without this label.

This provision establishes a legal obligation and ensures compliance across the industry.

PROVISION 04

Violations of the labeling requirement will be treated as violations of the Consumer Product Safety Act and subject to its penalties.

This establishes clear enforcement mechanisms and consequences for non-compliance.

PROVISION 05

The law would take effect two years after it is enacted.

This provides manufacturers and retailers with time to adapt their production and sales processes.

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SEP 11

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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BILL INFO

TypeHouse Bill

NumberHR 5306

Congress119th

StatusIn Committee

IntroducedSep 11, 2025

Last actionSep 11, 2025

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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED SEP 11, 2025

House BillHR 5306Commerce

Gun Suicide Prevention Act of 2025

INTRODUCED SEP 11, 2025· LAST ACTION SEP 11, 2025

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Introduced

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Passed Senate

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Became Law

Introduced
In Committee
Reported
Passed House
Passed Senate
Conference
To President
Became Law

WHAT THE BILL DOES

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KEY PROVISIONS

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Requires a clear label on firearms, their packaging, and descriptive materials that includes the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline number (988).

This aims to provide immediate and accessible suicide prevention resources to firearm purchasers and users.

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The label must be in both English and Spanish and include a specific warning graphic.

This ensures the message is accessible to a wider population and visually distinct.

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Prohibits manufacturers and retailers from selling firearms without this label.

This provision establishes a legal obligation and ensures compliance across the industry.

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Violations of the labeling requirement will be treated as violations of the Consumer Product Safety Act and subject to its penalties.

This establishes clear enforcement mechanisms and consequences for non-compliance.

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The law would take effect two years after it is enacted.

This provides manufacturers and retailers with time to adapt their production and sales processes.

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2 years after the date of enactment

Effective date of the Act

PENALTIES & ENFORCEMENT

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TYPE	AMOUNT	WHO
administrative	Set forth in sections 20 and 21 of the Consumer Product Safety Act (15 U.S.C. 2069; 2070)	Any person who violates the prohibition on selling unlabeled firearms (manufacturers or retailers)

GLOSSARY

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Firearm: A weapon that uses an explosive to propel a projectile, such as a bullet, through a barrel.
Manufacturer: A company or person that makes goods, in this case, firearms.
Retailer: A business or person who sells goods directly to consumers, including gun dealers.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: A national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, through a toll-free hotline (988).
Consumer Product Safety Act: A law that established the Consumer Product Safety Commission to protect the public from unreasonable risks of injury from consumer products.

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SEP 11, 25

Introduced in House

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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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