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- H.R.8118
H.R.8118: Aaron Salter, Jr., Responsible Body Armor Possession Act
About This Bill
- Introduced June 16, 2022
- Latest Major Action Nov. 1, 2022
- See the five similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
17 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - June 16, 2022
Bill Summary
Aaron Salter, Jr., Responsible Body Armor Possession Act This bill establishes a federal statutory framework to restrict the purchase, ownership, or possession of enhanced body armor by civilians. The term enhanced body armor means body armor, including a helmet or shield, with a ballistic resistance that meets or exceeds the ballistic performance standard of Type III armor, as determined using the National Institute of Justice standard in...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Nov. 1, 2022 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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| June 16, 2022 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| June 16, 2022 |
Introduced in the House by Grace Meng (D-N.Y.) |