Restrict the purchase and possession of body armor to law enforcement and authorized professionals.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Aaron Salter, Jr., Responsible Body Armor Possession Act?
The Aaron Salter, Jr. Responsible Body Armor Possession Act is currently in the House Committee on the Judiciary as of May 13, 2025, and the Senate Committee on the Judiciary as of May 17, 2026. Committee members must act to schedule a vote for these bills to move forward, but most legislation fails because committees do not take any action. No progress has been recorded on the House bill since May 13, 2025.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Aaron Salter, Jr., Responsible Body Armor Possession Act (H.R. 3398 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 3247 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 3247 (118th) →Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 8388 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 8388 (118th) →
Vehicles
Who’s behind it
Timothy Kennedy (D-NY)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.