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HR 1834 103th Congress House Crime and Law Enforcement Age (Law) Ammunition Fines (Penalties) Firearms Firearms control Juvenile delinquency Youth

To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the possession of a handgun or ammunition by, or the private transfer of a handgun or ammunition to, a minor.

Introduced: April 22, 1993 Introduced by: Norton, Eleanor Holmes Democratic · District of Columbia See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 103rd Congress (1993–1994) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 6 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 16, 1993
For Further Action See H.R.3098.
Sep 28, 1993
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H7040-7041)
Apr 26, 1993
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime and Criminal Justice.
Apr 22, 1993
Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.
Apr 22, 1993
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1009)
Apr 22, 1993
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Amends the Federal criminal code to prohibit: (1) the sale, delivery, or other transfer of a handgun or ammunition to a minor, with an exception for certain supervised lawful sporting activity; and (2) any minor from possessing or receiving a handgun or ammunition.

Prescribes penalties.

What's happening now November 16, 1993

For Further Action See H.R.3098.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 3098 Procedurally related Youth Handgun Safety Act of 1993
 Bill text 1 version

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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1834: To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the possession of a handgun or ammunition by, or the private transfer of a handgun or ammunition to, a minor.. 103rd Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/103-HR-1834/
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"H.R. 1834: To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the possession of a handgun or ammunition by, or the private transfer of a handgun or ammunition to, a minor.." 103rd Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/103-HR-1834/.
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H.R. 1834, 103rd Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/103-HR-1834/.
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[H.R. 1834: To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the possession of a handgun or ammunition by, or the private transfer of a handgun or ammunition to, a minor.](https://openamerica.io/bill/103-HR-1834/)
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