Bill · H.R. 4991· House(119-HR-4991)
Disarming Felons Act
- Introduced
- 8/15/2025
- Last activity
- 8/15/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Beth Van Duyne
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Disarming Felons Act," aims to restrict firearm access based on past juvenile behavior. It targets adults who committed specific offenses while they were between the ages of 15 and 18. Specifically, it would prohibit the sale or transfer of firearms to these individuals. Additionally, it would prohibit these individuals from possessing a firearm. The bill applies to acts of juvenile delinquency that would have been considered a felony if an adult had committed them.
Yes
Does this put more limits on buying or owning guns?+8
The bill expands restrictions on firearm transfers and possession based on juvenile delinquency records.
The opposite
Does this protect the right to own guns?-7
The bill restricts the rights of individuals who committed felony-level juvenile offenses to own or possess firearms.
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?-5
The bill targets individuals for actions taken between the ages of 15 and 17 that impact them in adulthood.
Would gun owners be better off under this?-4
The bill limits the pool of legal firearm owners by adding new categories of prohibited persons.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Prohibition on Disposition of Firearm: This provision amends Section 922(d) of title s18 to prevent the transfer of firearms to individuals who committed certain offenses as juveniles (Section 2(a)).
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Prohibition on Possession of Firearm: This provision amends Section 922(g) of title 18 to prevent individuals who committed felony-level juvenile delinquency between ages 15 and 17 from possessing a firearm (Section 2(b)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Restrictions on Adults with Juvenile Records: The bill imposes restrictions on adults who committed acts of juvenile delinquency that would have been a felony if committed by an adult while they were between 15 and 18 years of age (Section 2(a) and Section 2(b)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Young Adults-5Good For Gun Owners-4
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Gun Control Measures+8Improves Second Amendment Protections-7
- 8/15/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Introduced in House