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Protecting Kids from Gun Marketing Act

3/11/2024, 8:13 PM

Summary of Bill S 252

Bill 118 s 252, also known as the Protecting Kids from Gun Marketing Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of addressing the issue of gun marketing targeted towards children. The bill seeks to prohibit the marketing and advertising of firearms to individuals under the age of 18.

Under this proposed legislation, any form of marketing or advertising that promotes the sale or use of firearms to minors would be banned. This includes advertisements in print, online, on television, and through other forms of media. The bill also aims to restrict the use of social media platforms for the promotion of firearms to minors.

Additionally, the Protecting Kids from Gun Marketing Act would require gun manufacturers and retailers to implement measures to prevent the marketing of firearms to children. This could include age verification processes for online sales, restrictions on the placement of advertisements in locations frequented by minors, and other safeguards to ensure that young people are not targeted by gun marketing campaigns. Overall, the goal of Bill 118 s 252 is to protect children from the influence of gun marketing and to promote responsible advertising practices within the firearms industry. The bill has garnered support from advocates for gun control and child safety, who argue that limiting the exposure of minors to gun marketing can help reduce the risk of gun violence and promote a safer environment for young people.

Congressional Summary of S 252

Protecting Kids from Gun Marketing Act

This bill requires the Federal Trade Commission to issue rules prohibiting any manufacturer, dealer, or importer from marketing or advertising a firearm or any firearm-related product to a minor in a manner that is designed, intended, or reasonably appears to be attractive to a minor.

The bill provides for enforcement of this prohibition by the commission, state attorneys general, and individual civil action.

The commission must provide business and consumer education and report its plan to enforce the prohibition.

Current Status of Bill S 252

Bill S 252 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 2, 2023. Bill S 252 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on February 2, 2023.  Bill S 252's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. as of February 2, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 252

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
34
Democrat Cosponsors
34
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 252

Primary Policy Focus

Commerce

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 252

Protecting Kids from Gun Marketing Act
Protecting Kids from Gun Marketing Act
A bill to direct the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe rules prohibiting the marketing of firearms to minors, and for other purposes.

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