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Responsible Firearms Marketing Act

2/5/2024, 2:30 PM

Summary of Bill HR 3502

Bill 118 hr 3502, 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 prevent the promotion of gun violence and irresponsible gun use. The bill seeks to hold firearms manufacturers and sellers accountable for their marketing practices and ensure that they do not glamorize or promote the misuse of firearms.

Under the provisions of the bill, firearms advertisements would be required to include warnings about the dangers of gun violence and the importance of safe gun storage. Additionally, the bill would prohibit the marketing of firearms to children and would require that all firearms advertisements include information about how to safely store and secure firearms.

The Responsible Firearms Marketing Act has garnered support from advocates for gun control and public safety, who argue that regulating the marketing of firearms is an important step in reducing gun violence and promoting responsible gun ownership. However, the bill has also faced criticism from some gun rights advocates, who argue that it infringes on their First Amendment rights to free speech. Overall, the Responsible Firearms Marketing Act represents an important effort to address the issue of gun violence in the United States by regulating the way firearms are marketed and advertised. It remains to be seen whether the bill will gain enough support in Congress to become law.

Congressional Summary of HR 3502

Responsible Firearms Marketing Act

This bill requires the Federal Trade Commission to study 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.

Current Status of Bill HR 3502

Bill HR 3502 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 18, 2023. Bill HR 3502 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 18, 2023.  Bill HR 3502's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce. as of May 19, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3502

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
48
Democrat Cosponsors
48
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3502

Primary Policy Focus

Commerce

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3502

Responsible Firearms Marketing Act
Responsible Firearms Marketing Act
To direct the Federal Trade Commission to conduct a study 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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