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Introduced
06/16/2022
06/16/2022
In Committee
11/01/2022
11/01/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To prohibit the purchase, ownership, or possession of enhanced body armor by civilians, with exceptions.
AI Summary
This bill, the Aaron Salter, Jr., Responsible Body Armor Possession Act, aims to prohibit civilians from purchasing, owning, or possessing "enhanced body armor" - which is defined as body armor with ballistic resistance equal to or greater than Type III armor. The bill includes exceptions for the U.S. government and its agencies, state and local governments, and law enforcement officers. Violating the ban would result in fines and up to 10 years in prison.
Committee Categories
Justice, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (18)
Grace Meng (D)*,
Anthony Brown (D),
Julia Brownley (D),
André Carson (D),
Madeleine Dean (D),
Val Demings (D),
Adriano Espaillat (D),
Hank Johnson (D),
Carolyn Maloney (D),
Gregory Meeks (D),
Joe Morelle (D),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Donald Payne (D),
Mike Quigley (D),
Mary Gay Scanlon (D),
Tom Suozzi (D),
Dina Titus (D),
Nydia Velázquez (D),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (on 11/01/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/8118/all-info | 06/17/2022 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr8118/BILLS-117hr8118ih.pdf | 06/29/2022 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr8118/BILLS-117hr8118ih.pdf.pdf | 06/29/2022 |
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