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Responsible Firearms Marketing Act

USA119th CongressHR-7500| House 
| Updated: 2/11/2026
Robin L. Kelly

Robin L. Kelly

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (17)
Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Joyce Beatty (Democratic)Jennifer L. McClellan (Democratic)Shontel M. Brown (Democratic)Maxwell Frost (Democratic)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Andrea Salinas (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Kathy Castor (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Lateefah Simon (Democratic)Timothy M. Kennedy (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation, titled the Responsible Firearms Marketing Act , mandates the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to undertake a comprehensive study concerning potentially unfair or deceptive acts and practices prevalent in the advertising and marketing of firearms. The study is specifically directed to consider advertising materials that may be designed to appeal to individuals under 18 years of age, imply or encourage illegal use of the product, or relate to the marketing of semi-automatic assault weapons. The FTC is required to submit a report on its findings to Congress within two years, including recommendations for legislative or administrative actions. Following the submission of this report, the bill further directs the FTC to promulgate regulations within 18 months to prohibit any manufacturer, dealer, or importer of firearms from engaging in such identified unfair or deceptive acts or practices. These regulations must address the specific concerns highlighted in the study, including advertising targeting minors, encouraging illegal use, or related to semi-automatic assault weapons. Violations of these regulations will be treated as violations of the Federal Trade Commission Act, granting the FTC full enforcement powers to ensure compliance and protect consumers from deceptive firearm marketing.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-8570
Responsible Firearms Marketing Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-3502
Responsible Firearms Marketing Act
Feb 11, 2026
Introduced in House
Feb 11, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Feb 12, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-3875
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-8570
    Responsible Firearms Marketing Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-3502
    Responsible Firearms Marketing Act


  • February 11, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • February 11, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • February 12, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-3875
    Introduced in Senate

Commerce

Related Bills

  • S 119-3875: Responsible Firearms Marketing Act

Responsible Firearms Marketing Act

USA119th CongressHR-7500| House 
| Updated: 2/11/2026
This legislation, titled the Responsible Firearms Marketing Act , mandates the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to undertake a comprehensive study concerning potentially unfair or deceptive acts and practices prevalent in the advertising and marketing of firearms. The study is specifically directed to consider advertising materials that may be designed to appeal to individuals under 18 years of age, imply or encourage illegal use of the product, or relate to the marketing of semi-automatic assault weapons. The FTC is required to submit a report on its findings to Congress within two years, including recommendations for legislative or administrative actions. Following the submission of this report, the bill further directs the FTC to promulgate regulations within 18 months to prohibit any manufacturer, dealer, or importer of firearms from engaging in such identified unfair or deceptive acts or practices. These regulations must address the specific concerns highlighted in the study, including advertising targeting minors, encouraging illegal use, or related to semi-automatic assault weapons. Violations of these regulations will be treated as violations of the Federal Trade Commission Act, granting the FTC full enforcement powers to ensure compliance and protect consumers from deceptive firearm marketing.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-8570
Responsible Firearms Marketing Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-3502
Responsible Firearms Marketing Act
Feb 11, 2026
Introduced in House
Feb 11, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Feb 12, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-3875
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-8570
    Responsible Firearms Marketing Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-3502
    Responsible Firearms Marketing Act


  • February 11, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • February 11, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • February 12, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-3875
    Introduced in Senate
Robin L. Kelly

Robin L. Kelly

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (17)
Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Joyce Beatty (Democratic)Jennifer L. McClellan (Democratic)Shontel M. Brown (Democratic)Maxwell Frost (Democratic)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Andrea Salinas (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Kathy Castor (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Lateefah Simon (Democratic)Timothy M. Kennedy (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

Commerce

Related Bills

  • S 119-3875: Responsible Firearms Marketing Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted