Bangladesh, March 8 -- Democratic lawmakers in the United States have introduced new federal legislation aimed at preventing military-grade ammunition produced at a US Army facility from being sold to civilians. The proposed bill, introduced on March 5, seeks to stop defense contractors and government-owned plants from selling high-caliber ammunition and certain military-style weapons to the public. Supporters say the measure is necessary to prevent American-made ammunition from reaching criminal organizations and fueling violence both in the United States and abroad.

The legislation was introduced by Senators Elizabeth Warren and Andy Kim, along with Representatives Robert Garcia and Jamie Raskin. The bill would prohibit defense contrac...