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The bill directs federal funding and accountability to help law enforcement and communities permanently destroy firearms—improving safety and equity—while creating modest recurring federal costs and additional administrative and compliance burdens for smaller jurisdictions and grantees.
Law enforcement agencies and local governments can receive federal grants to buy equipment and train staff to permanently destroy firearms and components, reducing the risk of recovered or surrendered weapons reentering circulation.
Communities in both metropolitan statistical areas and rural areas will have improved and more equitable access to destruction programs because one-third of appropriations are reserved for these areas.
Requiring documented proof and recordkeeping for destroyed firearms increases transparency and accountability for participating agencies, helping oversight and public trust.
Taxpayers will fund the program through a $15 million per year appropriation from FY2026–FY2031, creating a recurring federal expense.
Smaller jurisdictions or entities that are ineligible or lack capacity may face administrative burdens to apply for grants and comply with recordkeeping and proof requirements.
Capping administrative costs at 10% of grant funds may constrain grantees' ability to manage complex logistics for safe and documented destruction, potentially limiting effective program delivery.
Based on analysis of 2 sections of legislative text.
Authorizes DOJ grants ($15M/year FY2026–FY2031) for eligible state, local, and tribal entities to carry out complete destruction of firearms, with application, documentation, and set‑aside rules.
Authorizes the Attorney General to run a competitive grant program that pays for the complete destruction of firearms (including all parts and components) by eligible state, tribal, and local governments or their law enforcement agencies. Grants last up to two years, may be subgranted, must meet application and documentation requirements, and may use up to 10% for administrative costs; $15 million per year is authorized for FY2026–FY2031 with a one-third set‑aside for applicants from metropolitan or rural areas.
Introduced December 16, 2025 by Jill Tokuda · Last progress December 16, 2025