VA would offer free gun lockboxes to veterans under new bill
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Sponsor: Angus S. King, Jr. · Senator · ME
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Official title: Saving Our Veterans Lives Act of 2025
119th Congress
Topics: Security & foreign affairs
Introduced:
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The bill directs the VA to give veterans free firearm lockboxes or vouchers to help prevent suicides.
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What does this do?
The bill directs the VA to create a program giving veterans free lockboxes or vouchers for secure firearm storage devices. The VA would also run a public education campaign and produce an informational video on safe gun storage.
Who does it affect?
Veterans and eligible family members who use VA services would be affected, along with VA staff and partner organizations that distribute lockboxes and run the education campaign.
Why does it matter?
The bill includes protections stating it cannot be used to collect personal data for tracking firearm ownership, require gun registration, mandate specific storage methods, or restrict legal firearm rights. The VA must report annually to Congress on lockbox distribution and program outreach.
What does it cost, and who pays?
- $5 million per year
- funds run 2026-2036
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedMar 11, 2025
- Senate committeeYou are here · Dec 10, 2025
- Senate vote
- House
- The president's desk
Right now: a Senate committee is reviewing it. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.