Protecting Kids from Gun Marketing Act
This bill requires the Federal Trade Commission to create rules within one year banning gun manufacturers, dealers, and importers from marketing firearms or related products (including accessories and ammunition) to people under 18. It specifically prohibits tactics like using cartoon characters, kids' merchandise (e.g., hats or toys), or small-sized guns designed to appeal to minors. Enforcement would be led by the FTC, with states and individuals also able to pursue legal action for violations. The law defines "minor" as under 18 and applies to all firearm-related marketing, not just the products themselves.
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Feb 2023
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Introduced Feb 2, 2023
Last action Feb 2, 2023
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Feb 2, 2023
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Feb 2, 2023
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upper
1 primary · 17 co-sponsors
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Edward J. Markey
DDemocratic
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Alex Padilla
DDemocratic
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Charles E. Schumer
DDemocratic
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Christopher Murphy
DDemocratic
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Cory A. Booker
DDemocratic
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Dianne Feinstein
DDemocratic
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Elizabeth Warren
DDemocratic
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Jack Reed
DDemocratic
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Martin Heinrich
DDemocratic
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Mazie K. Hirono
DDemocratic
Co
Peter Welch
DDemocratic
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