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HR 5398 115th Congress House Crime and Law Enforcement Correctional facilities and imprisonment Firearms and explosives Law enforcement officers Military personnel and dependents National Guard and reserves Retail and wholesale trades

21 to Buy Act

Introduced: March 22, 2018 See on congress.gov
This bill died when the 115th Congress ended
It never became law before the 115th Congress (2017–2018) 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 3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 30, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Mar 22, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Mar 22, 2018
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

21 to Buy Act

This bill generally prohibits a licensed gun dealer, manufacturer, importer, or collector from selling or transferring a shotgun or rifle to an individual who is under age 21.

What's happening now April 30, 2018

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 5398: 21 to Buy Act. 115th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-5398/
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"H.R. 5398: 21 to Buy Act." 115th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-5398/.
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H.R. 5398, 115th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-5398/.
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