Most people under 21 could not buy certain semiautomatic rifles or shotguns from licensed gun dealers. Active duty military members and some full-time government employees could still buy them. The FBI would also have to report on how it shares public tips with field offices.
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Raise the Age Act of 2023 is a House bill in Congress.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects 18- to 20-year-olds who want to buy certain semiautomatic rifles or shotguns from federally licensed gun dealers. It also affects gun dealers, who would have to apply the new age rule and check whether a younger buyer qualifies for an exception. The FBI would also have a new reporting duty about its public tip line.
Why this matters: This bill would change who can buy some semiautomatic guns from licensed dealers. People ages 18 to 20 would feel the change most because many would have to wait until 21. The bill also keeps narrow exceptions for younger people in active duty military or certain full-time government jobs. Its effect on gun violence, crime, or self-defense is not stated in the bill and would depend on other gun laws and on sales the bill does not cover.
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Officially: Raise the Age Act of 2023
Most people under 21 could not buy certain semiautomatic rifles or shotguns from licensed gun dealers. Active duty military members and some full-time government employees could still buy them. The FBI would also have to report on how it shares public tips with field offices.
Use this page to support, oppose, or ask Congress to amend HR2870. Modern Action shows what the bill would change, helps identify the right senators or representative, and drafts a bill-specific message you can edit and send.
Where it stands
Sitting in House Committee
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Introduced
Introduced in House
House Committee
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House Floor Vote
Voted on by House
Passed House
Approved by House
Senate Review
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Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
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This page gives you an opportunity to support, oppose, or ask for changes to Raise the Age Act of 2023, then contact the elected officials who can act. Modern Action drafts the message from your position and the reasons you select.
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