Congress moves to let federal safety agency regulate firearms
H.R. 7499 — Firearm Safety Act of 2025 · Filed by Robin Kelly (D-IL) · 33 cosponsors · Introduced Feb 11, 2026 · Referred to committee
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What it does
This bill removes a longstanding exemption that has kept firearms out of the Consumer Product Safety Commission's regulatory authority. Currently, the CPSC cannot set safety standards for pistols, revolvers, and other firearms. This bill deletes that exemption, allowing the CPSC to issue and enforce safety standards for firearms just as it does for other consumer products like toys, electronics, and appliances.
Why we flagged it
The bill's sole operative function is to expand federal regulatory authority over a previously exempted product category. It is a straightforward amendment that removes a carve-out, enabling the CPSC to treat firearms as consumer products subject to safety standards.
What the text implies
- CPSC safety standards for firearms could include design requirements, testing protocols, and labeling that may increase manufacturing costs and potentially reduce product availability or raise consumer prices.
- The bill does not specify what safety standards the CPSC will adopt, leaving the scope and stringency of future regulation undefined — implementation will depend entirely on CPSC rulemaking and political composition.
The full analysis lists 4 implications of this text.
Who stands to gain
firearms manufacturers (if standards are minimal and create compliance cost barriers to entry for co; testing and certification firms (new compliance infrastructure); consumer advocacy organizations (if standards are stringent and reduce injury liability)