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Responsible Firearms Marketing Act
12/29/2022, 6:18 PM
Summary of Bill HR 8570
Bill 117 HR 8570, also known as the Responsible Firearms Marketing Act, was introduced in the US Congress with the aim of regulating the marketing and advertising of firearms in order to promote responsible gun ownership and reduce gun violence.
The bill requires that all advertisements for firearms include a disclaimer stating that the purchase of a firearm may be subject to federal, state, and local laws. It also prohibits the marketing of firearms in a manner that promotes illegal or irresponsible use of firearms, such as promoting violence or using deceptive marketing tactics.
Additionally, the bill requires that all firearms advertisements include information on safe storage practices and the importance of keeping firearms out of the hands of children and individuals who should not have access to them. The Responsible Firearms Marketing Act aims to hold firearms manufacturers and retailers accountable for the way they market their products and to promote responsible gun ownership practices. It is currently being debated in Congress and has garnered support from lawmakers who are concerned about the impact of irresponsible firearms marketing on public safety.
The bill requires that all advertisements for firearms include a disclaimer stating that the purchase of a firearm may be subject to federal, state, and local laws. It also prohibits the marketing of firearms in a manner that promotes illegal or irresponsible use of firearms, such as promoting violence or using deceptive marketing tactics.
Additionally, the bill requires that all firearms advertisements include information on safe storage practices and the importance of keeping firearms out of the hands of children and individuals who should not have access to them. The Responsible Firearms Marketing Act aims to hold firearms manufacturers and retailers accountable for the way they market their products and to promote responsible gun ownership practices. It is currently being debated in Congress and has garnered support from lawmakers who are concerned about the impact of irresponsible firearms marketing on public safety.
Congressional Summary of HR 8570
Responsible Firearms Marketing Act
This bill requires the Federal Trade Commission to investigate and report on potentially unfair or deceptive practices that may be prevalent in the advertising or marketing of firearms.
Additionally, the commission must issue regulations prohibiting such practices, and the bill provides for enforcement by the commission.
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Current Status of Bill HR 8570
Bill HR 8570 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 28, 2022. Bill HR 8570 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on July 28, 2022. Bill HR 8570's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of July 28, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8570
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
14Democrat Cosponsors
14Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8570
Primary Policy Focus
CommerceAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8570
Responsible Firearms Marketing Act
Responsible Firearms Marketing Act
To direct the Federal Trade Commission to conduct an investigation and submit to Congress a report on unfair or deceptive acts or practices that may be prevalent in the advertising or marketing of firearms and to issue regulations to prohibit unfair or deceptive acts or practices related to the advertising or marketing of firearms, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 8570
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