S. 4553: Aaron Salter, Jr., Responsible Body Armor Possession Act

S. 4553 is a federal bill in the 119th Congress. Today, any ordinary citizen can purchase, own, or possess high-level body armor, including helmets and shields that meet or exceed specific ballistic standards. Under this bill, civilians are prohibited from buying, owning, or possessing this type of… See its sponsors, how members voted, and a plain-English breakdown on PolityLens.