H.R.1883: Secure Firearms Act of 2013

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about taxation
  • Introduced May 8, 2013
  • Latest Major Action June 14, 2013

Bill Summary

Secure Firearms Act of 2013 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow individual taxpayers a deduction, up to $1,200 in any taxable year, for the cost of secure gun storage or safety devices for the securing of firearms. Defines "secure gun storage or safety device" as: (1) a device that, when installed on a firearm, is designed to prevent the firearm from being operated; or (2) a safe, gun safe, gun case, lock box, or other device used to...

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
June 14, 2013
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
May 8, 2013
Referred to House Judiciary
May 8, 2013
Referred to House Ways and Means
May 8, 2013

Introduced in the House by John Carter (R-Texas)

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