Respect for the Second Amendment Act
This bill prohibits federal, state, and local governments from enforcing any law that restricts the right to possess, carry, or transport firearms unless the law aligns with the U.S.'s historical tradition of firearm regulation. It directly affects states and localities that have enacted gun control measures, such as bans on carrying firearms across state lines or restrictions on commonly used firearms. Key provisions allow individuals or gun rights organizations to sue to block enforcement of such laws and require courts to award attorney fees to successful plaintiffs. The bill also clarifies that state laws offering stronger gun rights protections remain valid and unaffected.
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Mar 2023
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Introduced Mar 16, 2023
Last action Mar 16, 2023
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Mar 16, 2023
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Mar 16, 2023
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1 primary · 10 co-sponsors
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