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Introduced
08/15/2025
08/15/2025
In Committee
08/15/2025
08/15/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To prohibit the disposition of a firearm to, and the possession of a firearm by, an adult who, while a juvenile who had attained 15 years of age but not 18 years of age, committed an offense that would have been a felony if committed by an adult.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the "Disarming Felons Act," aims to prevent individuals who committed serious offenses as juveniles from possessing firearms in adulthood. Specifically, the bill modifies existing federal law (Title 18 of the United States Code) to prohibit the sale or transfer of firearms to, and firearm possession by, adults who committed an act of juvenile delinquency that would have been considered a felony if committed by an adult, when they were between 15 and 18 years old. The legislation expands current restrictions on firearm ownership by adding a new category of prohibited individuals to sections 922(d) and 922(g), which govern firearm sales and possession. This means that if a person committed a serious criminal offense between the ages of 15 and 18 that would have been a felony if they were an adult, they would be legally barred from purchasing or possessing firearms once they become an adult. The bill is designed to prevent individuals with a history of serious juvenile criminal behavior from accessing firearms in the future.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (on 08/15/2025)
Official Document
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/4991/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr4991/BILLS-119hr4991ih.pdf |
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