Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
The Shall Not Be Infringed Act of 2023, also known as Bill 118 hr 3212, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to protect and uphold the Second Amendment rights of American citizens.
The bill aims to prevent any government entity from infringing upon the right of individuals to keep and bear arms. It specifically prohibits the federal government, as well as state and local governments, from passing any laws or regulations that would restrict or limit the ability of law-abiding citizens to own firearms.
Additionally, the Shall Not Be Infringed Act of 2023 includes provisions that would strengthen background check systems to ensure that firearms are not sold to individuals who are prohibited from owning them, such as convicted felons or individuals with a history of domestic violence.
Overall, the goal of this legislation is to protect the constitutional rights of American citizens to own firearms while also ensuring that proper measures are in place to prevent gun violence and keep firearms out of the hands of those who should not have them.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
The Shall Not Be Infringed Act of 2023, also known as Bill 118 hr 3212, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to protect and uphold the Second Amendment rights of American citizens.
The bill aims to prevent any government entity from infringing upon the right of individuals to keep and bear arms. It specifically prohibits the federal government, as well as state and local governments, from passing any laws or regulations that would restrict or limit the ability of law-abiding citizens to own firearms.
Additionally, the Shall Not Be Infringed Act of 2023 includes provisions that would strengthen background check systems to ensure that firearms are not sold to individuals who are prohibited from owning them, such as convicted felons or individuals with a history of domestic violence.
Overall, the goal of this legislation is to protect the constitutional rights of American citizens to own firearms while also ensuring that proper measures are in place to prevent gun violence and keep firearms out of the hands of those who should not have them.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo repeal each gun control measure enacted by the 117th Congress, and for other purposes.
Display TitleShall Not Be Infringed Act of 2023
Short Title(s) as IntroducedShall Not Be Infringed Act of 2023
Official Title as IntroducedTo repeal each gun control measure enacted by the 117th Congress, and for other purposes.
Policy Areas
Crime and Law Enforcement
Potential Impact
Appropriations•
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)•
Criminal justice information and records•
Criminal procedure and sentencing•
Department of Education•
Department of Health and Human Services•
Department of Justice•
Domestic violence and child abuse•
Education programs funding•
Executive agency funding and structure•
Firearms and explosives•
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management•