HR 5508
118th Congress
House
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Respect for the Second Amendment Act
Introduced: September 14, 2023
Introduced by:
Pfluger, August
Republican
· Texas
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Everywhere this bill has been
2 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 14, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sep 14, 2023
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Respect for the Second Amendment Act
This bill prohibits enforcement of any federal, state, or local law that restricts or otherwise regulates privately owned firearms or ammunition, unless it is consistent with the historical tradition of firearm regulation in the United States. The bill allows the Department of Justice to bring civil actions and creates a private right of action for violations.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Committees of jurisdiction
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