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Press ReleaseNeutral2026-05-15

Sen. Gillibrand, Reps. Kennedy And Meng Introduce New Legislation To Ban Enhanced Body Armor Use By Civilians

Kirsten E. Gillibrand
Kirsten E. Gillibrand
DNY · Senator
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This press release from Senator Kirsten E. Gillibrand (D-NY) was published on 2026-05-15 and titled "Sen. Gillibrand, Reps. Kennedy And Meng Introduce New Legislation To Ban Enhanced Body Armor Use By Civilians".

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Sen. Gillibrand, Reps. Kennedy And Meng Introduce New Legislation To Ban Enhanced Body Armor Use By Civilians

Legislation would ban armor like that worn by the assailant in the 2022 Tops supermarket shooting in Buffalo, NY, which killed 10 people Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) introduced legislation to prohibit the sale, transfer, or possession of enhanced body armor by civilians. Reps. Tim Kennedy (D-NY-26) and Grace Meng (D-NY-06) introduced companion legislation [ ] The post Sen. Gillibrand, Reps. Kennedy And Meng Introduce New Legislation To Ban Enhanced Body Armor Use By Civilians appeared first on Kirsten Gillibrand | U.S. Senator for New York .
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