Legis Daily

Responsible Firearms Marketing Act

USA119th CongressS-3875| Senate 
| Updated: 2/12/2026
Richard Blumenthal

Richard Blumenthal

Democratic Senator

Connecticut

Cosponsors (12)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Angela D. Alsobrooks (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Jack Reed (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation mandates the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to conduct a comprehensive study into potentially unfair or deceptive acts and practices prevalent in the advertising and marketing of firearms. The study is specifically directed to consider materials that may be designed to appeal to individuals under 18 years of age, imply or encourage the illegal use of the product, or relate to the advertising of semiautomatic assault weapons . Within two years of enactment, the FTC must submit a detailed report to Congress outlining its findings and providing recommendations for legislative or administrative action. Following the submission of this report, the bill requires the FTC to promulgate regulations within 18 months to prohibit any manufacturer, dealer, or importer of firearms from engaging in such unfair or deceptive advertising or marketing practices. These regulations must address the same specific concerns identified in the study, including advertising targeting minors, promoting illegal use, or involving assault weapons. Violations of these regulations will be treated as violations of the Federal Trade Commission Act, granting the FTC full authority to enforce these new standards.
View Full Text

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-1737
Responsible Firearms Marketing Act
Feb 11, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-7500
Introduced in House
Feb 12, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Feb 12, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-1737
    Responsible Firearms Marketing Act


  • February 11, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-7500
    Introduced in House


  • February 12, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 12, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Commerce

Related Bills

  • HR 119-7500: Responsible Firearms Marketing Act

Responsible Firearms Marketing Act

USA119th CongressS-3875| Senate 
| Updated: 2/12/2026
This legislation mandates the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to conduct a comprehensive study into potentially unfair or deceptive acts and practices prevalent in the advertising and marketing of firearms. The study is specifically directed to consider materials that may be designed to appeal to individuals under 18 years of age, imply or encourage the illegal use of the product, or relate to the advertising of semiautomatic assault weapons . Within two years of enactment, the FTC must submit a detailed report to Congress outlining its findings and providing recommendations for legislative or administrative action. Following the submission of this report, the bill requires the FTC to promulgate regulations within 18 months to prohibit any manufacturer, dealer, or importer of firearms from engaging in such unfair or deceptive advertising or marketing practices. These regulations must address the same specific concerns identified in the study, including advertising targeting minors, promoting illegal use, or involving assault weapons. Violations of these regulations will be treated as violations of the Federal Trade Commission Act, granting the FTC full authority to enforce these new standards.
View Full Text

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-1737
Responsible Firearms Marketing Act
Feb 11, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-7500
Introduced in House
Feb 12, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Feb 12, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-1737
    Responsible Firearms Marketing Act


  • February 11, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-7500
    Introduced in House


  • February 12, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 12, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Richard Blumenthal

Richard Blumenthal

Democratic Senator

Connecticut

Cosponsors (12)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Angela D. Alsobrooks (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Jack Reed (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Commerce

Related Bills

  • HR 119-7500: Responsible Firearms Marketing Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted