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AMMO Act

In committee: it can still change before the session ends.

US HR 4227 · House Bill · 119th Congress

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Stage
In committee
Started in
House
Sponsors
33
Latest action
Jun 27, 2025

What it does

The AMMO Act would require federal firearms licensees to conduct background checks before transferring ammunition to non-licensees, prohibit bulk sales exceeding 100 rounds of .50 caliber or 1,000 rounds of other calibers within five days, mandate recordkeeping and reporting of ammunition transactions, and ban straw purchases of ammunition. It affects licensed ammunition dealers and buyers, imposing new identification, certification, and signage requirements, with penalties including fines up to $250,000 and license revocation for repeated violations. The bill also authorizes up to $150 million for upgrading the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) and requires annual…

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Where it stands

  1. Introduced (Done)

    Jun 27, 2025

  2. Committee (Current step)

    In committee · Jun 27, 2025

  3. Floor (Not started)

  4. Law (Not started)

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Who is involved

Sponsors

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Where it goes next

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