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HR 193 108th Congress House

Second Amendment Rights Protection Act of 2003

Official title: To amend section 922 of chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to protect the rights of citizens under the Second Amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

Introduced: June 26, 2003 See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 108th Congress ended
It never became law before the 108th Congress (2003–2004) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 6, 2003
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Jan 7, 2003
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 7, 2003
Introduced in House
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 Latest action March 6, 2003

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Second Amendment Rights Protection Act of 2003 - Amends the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act to prohibit the use of appropriated funds for: (1) any system to implement the Act that does not require and result in the immediate destruction of all information submitted by or on behalf of any person who has been determined not to be prohibited from owning a firearm; and (2) the implementation or collection of any tax or fee by any Federal officer, agent, or employee, or by any State or local officer or agent acting on behalf of the United States in connection with such implementation.

Authorizes any person aggrieved by a violation of this Act to bring an action in Federal district court and, if successful, to receive damages, punitive damages, and such other remedies as the court may determine to be appropriate, including a reasonable attorney's fee.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Republican 2
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Boozman, John
Arkansas · Jun 26, 2003
 R
Wicker, Roger F.
Mississippi · Jun 4, 2003
LINDER, JOHN
· Jan 27, 2003
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 193: Second Amendment Rights Protection Act of 2003. 108th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HR-193/
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