Bills · HR 2368
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 2368Crime and Law Enforcement
Raise the Age Act of 2025
INTRO MAR 26· LAST ACTION MAR 26
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters to voters because it directly addresses the age at which individuals can legally purchase certain firearms, a key point in ongoing debates about gun control and public safety. If this bill becomes law, it would change federal policy by raising the purchasing age for a specific category of firearms often used in mass shootings, potentially impacting gun violence rates. This change would align the age for these firearms with the federal age limit for handguns and other age-restricted products like alcohol and tobacco, aiming to enhance public safety.
If the bill does not become law, the current federal age limit of 18 for all rifles and shotguns purchased from licensed dealers would remain in place. Voters should care because it touches upon balancing Second Amendment rights with efforts to prevent gun violence, and it specifically highlights how age restrictions might apply to young adults, including those who serve in the military.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Prohibits federal firearms licensees (FFLs) from selling or delivering semiautomatic centerfire rifles or shotguns that can hold more than 5 rounds of ammunition to individuals under 21 years of age.
This provision directly raises the minimum federal purchasing age for a specific type of firearm, impacting gun access for young adults.
PROVISION 02
Establishes exceptions to the age restriction for active duty members of the Armed Forces and full-time law enforcement officers.
This ensures that individuals serving in specific public safety or military roles are not subject to the new age limit.
PROVISION 03
Requires the FBI Director to submit a report within 90 days on the operations and information-sharing protocols of the FBI's public access line, including recommendations for improvement.
This provision aims to enhance the effectiveness of information flow from the public to the FBI, potentially improving public safety responses.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 171
D· Maryland
YRS IN OFFICE
3
BILLS LED
3
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 171 REP 0 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAR 26
Introduced in House
MAR 26
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 2368
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 26, 2025
Last actionMar 26, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 26, 2025
House BillHR 2368Crime and Law Enforcement
Raise the Age Act of 2025
INTRODUCED MAR 26, 2025· LAST ACTION MAR 26, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
5 min
COSPONSORS
171
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
