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Introduced
01/23/2023
01/23/2023
In Committee
01/23/2023
01/23/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the purchase 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 individuals under 21 years of age from purchasing certain types of firearms, including semiautomatic pistols, shotguns, and assault weapons, as well as large capacity ammunition feeding devices. The bill defines these restricted firearms and devices in detail, and includes exceptions for certain activities like employment, hunting, and self-defense. The bill also increases penalties for violations involving persons under 21 purchasing these restricted firearms and ammunition.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (25)
Dianne Feinstein (D)*,
Richard Blumenthal (D),
Cory Booker (D),
Ben Cardin (D),
Bob Casey (D),
Chris Coons (D),
Tammy Duckworth (D),
Dick Durbin (D),
Kirsten Gillibrand (D),
Mazie Hirono (D),
Tim Kaine (D),
Amy Klobuchar (D),
Bob Menendez (D),
Jeff Merkley (D),
Chris Murphy (D),
Patty Murray (D),
Alex Padilla (D),
Jack Reed (D),
Bernie Sanders (I),
Brian Schatz (D),
Debbie Stabenow (D),
Chris Van Hollen (D),
Elizabeth Warren (D),
Sheldon Whitehouse (D),
Ron Wyden (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (on 01/23/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/14/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s14/BILLS-118s14is.pdf |
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