To amend the Consumer Product Safety Act to remove the exclusion of pistols, revolvers, and other firearms from the definition of consumer product in order to permit the issuance of safety standards for such articles by the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

House Bill

H.R. 7499

119th Congress

To amend the Consumer Product Safety Act to remove the exclusion of pistols, revolvers, and other firearms from the definition of consumer product in order to permit the issuance of safety standards for such articles by the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

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Introduced:Feb 11, 2026

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Summary

This bill would allow the Consumer Product Safety Commission to regulate firearms as consumer products. Currently, pistols, revolvers, and other firearms are specifically excluded from the definition of consumer products, which means the Commission cannot issue safety standards for them. If passed, this bill would remove that exclusion and permit the Commission to create safety rules for firearms.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Introduced2/11/2026

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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To amend the Consumer Product Safety Act to remove the exclusion of pistols, revolvers, and other firearms from the definition of consumer product in order to permit the issuance of safety standards for such articles by the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

This bill would allow the Consumer Product Safety Commission to regulate firearms as consumer products. Currently, pistols, revolvers, and other firearms are specifically excluded from the definition of consumer products, which means the Commission cannot issu

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This bill would allow the Consumer Product Safety Commission to regulate firearms as consumer products. Currently, pistols, revolvers, and other firearms are specifically excluded from the definition of consumer products, which means the Commission cannot issue safety standards for them. If passed, this bill would remove that exclusion and permit the Commission to create safety rules for firearms.

Bill Number: 7499
Introduced: 2/11/2026
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Title: To amend the Consumer Product Safety Act to remove the exclusion of pistols, revolvers, and other firearms from the definition of consumer product in order to permit the issuance of safety standards for such articles by the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Bill Number: 7499
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced: 2/11/2026
Summary: This bill would allow the Consumer Product Safety Commission to regulate firearms as consumer products. Currently, pistols, revolvers, and other firearms are specifically excluded from the definition of consumer products, which means the Commission cannot issue safety standards for them. If passed,

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would allow the Consumer Product Safety Commission to regulate firearms as consumer products. Currently, pistols, revolvers, and other firearms are specifically excluded from the definition of consumer products, which means the Commission cannot issue safety standards for them. If passed, this bill would remove that exclusion and permit the Commission to create safety rules for firearms.

Last updated: 2/24/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The bill would change the Consumer Product Safety Act to remove the current exemption that excludes firearms from being regulated as consumer products.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission would gain authority to issue safety standards for pistols, revolvers, and other firearms.
Currently, firearms are not subject to oversight by the Consumer Product Safety Commission like other consumer products such as toys, appliances, and tools.
The bill has been referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce for consideration.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would affect firearm manufacturers, who would need to comply with any new safety standards issued by the Consumer Product Safety Commission. It would also affect gun owners and potential gun buyers, as firearms could be subject to new safety requirements, recalls, or design standards similar to other consumer products. The Consumer Product Safety Commission would gain new regulatory responsibilities over an industry it does not currently oversee.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

7499, 119th Congress (2026). "To amend the Consumer Product Safety Act to remove the exclusion of pistols, revolvers, and other firearms from the definition of consumer product in order to permit the issuance of safety standards for such articles by the Consumer Product Safety Commission.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-7499

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