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HR8694Referred to Committee

To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit short-term, Buy Now, Pay Later loans for the purchase of semiautomatic assault weapons.

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-05-07
Introduced
11
Cosponsors
HR
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Type

Sponsor

John B. Larson
John B. Larson
Democrat · CT · Representative

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2026-05-07

Committee Activity

Currently in

  • Judiciary CommitteeReferred To · 2026-05-07

Bill Summary

The proposal would make it illegal for companies to offer "Buy Now, Pay Later" financing plans for semiautomatic assault weapons, preventing customers from purchasing these guns through installment payment arrangements. This would affect both the firearms industry and financing companies that currently offer these payment options, while restricting how consumers can purchase certain types of guns.

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