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Introduced
05/19/2022
05/19/2022
In Committee
05/19/2022
05/19/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the pur- chase of certain firearms by individuals under 21 years of age, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Age 21 Act, would amend federal law to prohibit the purchase of certain firearms, including semiautomatic assault weapons and large capacity ammunition magazines, by individuals under the age of 21. The bill provides some exceptions, such as for individuals under 21 who are employed in certain professions, are members of the military, or are acting in self-defense. It also defines key terms like "semiautomatic assault weapon" and "large capacity ammunition feeding device" to clarify the types of firearms and magazines covered by the new restrictions.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (16)
Dianne Feinstein (D)*,
Richard Blumenthal (D),
Cory Booker (D),
Ben Cardin (D),
Bob Casey (D),
Chris Coons (D),
Dick Durbin (D),
Kirsten Gillibrand (D),
Amy Klobuchar (D),
Patrick Leahy (D),
Jeff Merkley (D),
Alex Padilla (D),
Jack Reed (D),
Brian Schatz (D),
Sheldon Whitehouse (D),
Ron Wyden (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (on 05/19/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/4278/all-info | 05/20/2022 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s4278/BILLS-117s4278is.pdf | 06/02/2022 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s4278/BILLS-117s4278is.pdf.pdf | 06/02/2022 |
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