Bills · HR 4227
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 4227Crime and Law Enforcement
AMMO Act
INTRO JUN 27· LAST ACTION JUN 27
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenCurrently, federal laws regulate firearm sales much more strictly than ammunition sales, meaning individuals can often purchase large quantities of ammunition without background checks or significant record-keeping. This bill aims to close that gap, arguing that greater oversight of ammunition could help reduce gun violence by making it harder for prohibited individuals or those planning mass attacks to acquire large stockpiles.
If this bill becomes law, it would create new federal requirements for ammunition dealers and buyers, potentially making it more difficult and time-consuming for law-abiding citizens to purchase ammunition in bulk. It would also provide law enforcement with more data on ammunition sales, which could be used in criminal investigations. If it doesn't pass, the current system of fewer federal regulations on ammunition sales would continue, maintaining the existing ease of bulk purchases and potential avenues for illegal acquisition.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires a federal license to deal in ammunition, similar to the existing requirements for firearms.
This means anyone selling ammunition commercially would fall under federal oversight, increasing regulation of the ammunition market.
PROVISION 02
Mandates background checks for ammunition sales by licensed dealers to non-licensed individuals.
This would prevent individuals legally prohibited from owning firearms from purchasing ammunition from licensed sellers.
PROVISION 03
Imposes limits on bulk ammunition sales, restricting transfers to no more than 100 rounds of .50 caliber ammunition or 1,000 rounds of any other caliber within a five-day period.
This provision aims to prevent rapid stockpiling of large quantities of ammunition, which could be relevant in mass casualty events.
PROVISION 04
Requires licensed sellers to keep records of ammunition sales and transmit these records to the Attorney General, who must destroy them within 60 days unless needed for an investigation.
This provides law enforcement with a temporary means to track ammunition purchases for criminal investigations while aiming to limit long-term data retention.
PROVISION 05
Prohibits "straw purchases" of ammunition, making it illegal to buy ammunition for someone who cannot legally possess it.
This closes a potential loophole where individuals prohibited from buying ammunition could acquire it through an intermediary.
SPONSORSHIP
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YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJUN 27
Introduced in House
JUN 27
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 4227
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJun 27, 2025
Last actionJun 27, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUN 27, 2025
House BillHR 4227Crime and Law Enforcement
AMMO Act
INTRODUCED JUN 27, 2025· LAST ACTION JUN 27, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
11 min
COSPONSORS
32
COMPLEXITY
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