H.R. 3398 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
Aaron Salter, Jr., Responsible Body Armor Possession Act
H.R. 3398 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) was introduced on May 14, 2025, sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy with 28 co-sponsors.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 14, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 28
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
Aaron Salter, Jr., Responsible Body Armor Possession Act This bill prohibits under federal law 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 RF1 armor, as determined using the National Institute of Justice standard in effect at the tim…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Timothy M. Kennedy (D-NY). Co-sponsors: 28 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 14, 2025
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (May 14, 2025)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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