H.R. 3398, the Aaron Salter, Jr., Responsible Body Armor Possession Act, would ban civilians from purchasing, owning, or possessing enhanced body armor—defined as armor meeting or exceeding RF1 ballistic performance standards set by the National Institute of Justice. The bill includes exceptions for federal, state, and tribal government agencies, law enforcement officers (including corrections officers), and retired law enforcement officers, as well as for armor lawfully possessed before the law takes effect. Violations would be punishable by fines and up to five years in prison. The bill has no specified funding requirements or implementation timeline beyond taking effect upon enactment.
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