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HR2368FEDERALin_committee

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Raise the Age Act of 2025

March 26, 2025

firearms public safety law enforcement youth federal regulations

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Where This Stands

Introduced

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Currently in_committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Last action

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.Mar 26, 2025

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The Frame

What this does

If passed, this law would restrict the ability of individuals aged 18 to 20 to purchase specific semiautomatic firearms from federally licensed dealers, unless they are active-duty military or law enforcement officers.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Firearms retailers

They must verify the age and status of customers purchasing specific semiautomatic firearms.

Individuals aged 18-20

They are restricted from purchasing certain semiautomatic firearms from licensed dealers unless they meet exemption criteria.

Active-duty military and law enforcement

They remain eligible to purchase these firearms regardless of being under 21.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This bill proposes raising the minimum age from 18 to 21 for purchasing certain semiautomatic rifles and shotguns from licensed dealers. It includes specific exemptions for active-duty military and law enforcement personnel and mandates a report on FBI public tip-line procedures.

Key Facts

Prohibits federal firearms licensees from selling semiautomatic centerfire rifles or shotguns with a capacity exceeding 5 rounds to individuals under 21.
Provides an exemption for 'qualified individuals,' defined as active-duty military or full-time law enforcement officers authorized to carry firearms.
Maintains the age of 18 as the minimum for purchasing other types of rifles or shotguns not meeting the semiautomatic centerfire criteria.
Requires the FBI Director to report to the House and Senate Judiciary Committees on public access line protocols within 90 days of enactment.
Defines 'ammunition feeding device' to include magazines, belts, and drums, excluding .22 caliber rimfire tubular devices.
Amends Section 922 of Title 18, United States Code, to update age-based purchase restrictions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this bill ban all gun sales to people under 21?

No. It restricts the sale of specific rifles and shotguns with a capacity over 5 rounds. Other types of firearms may still be purchased by those 18 and older.

Are there exceptions for military or police?

Yes. Active-duty military personnel and full-time law enforcement officers authorized to carry firearms are exempt from the age restriction.

Why It Matters

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Age-based restriction expansion

The bill moves beyond the existing 18-year-old threshold for long guns to a 21-year-old threshold for specific semiautomatic configurations.

H.R. 2368

Connected Entities

organizationFederal Bureau of Investigation“Required to submit a report on public access line operations within 90 days of e”Map →

personMr. Ivey“Primary sponsor of the bill in the House of Representatives.”Map →

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