To direct the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe rules prohibiting the marketing of firearms to minors, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill directs FTC to prohibit firearms manufacturers, dealers, and importers from marketing firearms to minors. It relies on compliance mandates, product standards, and reporting requirements. The main policy areas are Trade and Consumer Protection.
Who Benefits and How
Minors and families could face reduced risk and State attorneys general could gain revenue opportunities.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Firearms manufacturers would take on compliance duties, Firearms importers would take on compliance duties, and Firearms dealers and retailers would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Directs FTC to prohibit firearms manufacturers, dealers, and importers from marketing firearms to minors.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill directs FTC to prohibit firearms manufacturers, dealers, and importers from marketing firearms to minors.
Key Policy Areas
Trade, Consumer Protection
Primary Purpose
The bill directs FTC to prohibit firearms manufacturers, dealers, and importers from marketing firearms to minors.
Policy Domains
Section 2 - Prohibition of Marketing Firearms to Minors
Identified Gains
- Minors and families
- State attorneys general
Identified Costs
- Firearms manufacturers
- Firearms importers
- Firearms dealers and retailers
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Markey (for himself, Mr. Murphy, Mr. Schumer, Mr. Durbin, …
Stakeholder Effects
cui bono?How this legislation distributes effects. Mention counts reflect frequency, not effect magnitude.
Federal Trade Commission, State attorneys general
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_commission"
- → Federal Trade Commission
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
The Federal Trade Commission
Have the meanings given in section 921 of title 18, United States Code
An attachment or device designed to be inserted into, affixed onto, or used with a firearm to alter or enhance firing capabilities, lethality, or shooter's ability to hold, carry, or use the firearm
A firearm, ammunition, reloaded ammunition, firearm precursor part, firearm component, or firearm accessory
An individual that is less than 18 years of age
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