Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
H.R. 6965 aims to promote gun safety in schools through multiple approaches. The bill requires the Secret Service to provide guidance to school districts on informing parents about firearm safety devices, and it creates a new $300 tax credit (up to 75 percent of purchase costs) for parents with children or dependents who buy gun safety devices, phasing out for higher incomes and expiring after 2030. The legislation also prohibits the IRS from disclosing information about taxpayers who claim this credit to federal agencies, protecting the privacy of gun owners. Additionally, the bill expands school safety efforts by requiring states to provide de-escalation training, establish school safety specialist positions, and offer confidential mental health services to expelled students. Finally, it directs federal agencies to promote gun safety information through social media platforms and allows states to use federal law enforcement grants to develop standardized training programs for school resource officers. The bill takes effect in 2026 for the tax credit and requires social media outreach within 180 days of enactment.
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