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.

HR7499, titled "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," was introduced in the House on February 11, 2026. It was subsequently referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce on the same day. This bill is currently in its early stages of the legislative process. This bill does not authorize or appropriate any specific funding. Its primary mechanism is to alter existing law, specifically the Consumer Product Safety Act, to expand the regulatory authority of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to include firearms. If enacted, this would empower the CPSC to develop and enforce safety standards for firearms, which could lead to increased compliance costs for manufacturers. Structural losers under this potential legislation would primarily be publicly traded firearm manufacturers. Companies such as Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. ($RGR), Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc., and Vista Outdoor Inc., which manufactures ammunition and shooting accessories, could face new regulatory requirements for product design, testing, and manufacturing processes. These new standards could increase operational expenses and potentially impact product development cycles. The bill is sponsored by Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2] and has 32 cosponsors, indicating some level of support within the House. As an early-stage bill, HR7499 has significant legislative steps remaining. It must pass through the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, then be voted on by the full House, and subsequently pass through the Senate committee process and a full Senate vote before it could be sent to the President for signature. The current status of 'Referred to committee' indicates it is still far from becoming law.