Gun Owner Registration Information Protection Act

12/15/2023, 3:58 PM

Gun Owner Registration Information Protection Act

This bill prohibits federal funding of, or support for, state databases that list (1) firearms lawfully owned or possessed by individuals, or (2) individuals who lawfully own or possess firearms.

Bill 118 hr 3492, also known as the Gun Owner Registration Information Protection Act, aims to protect the privacy and security of gun owners' personal information. The bill prohibits the federal government from creating a registry of gun owners or collecting any information related to the ownership or possession of firearms.

Under this legislation, any information collected by the government in relation to gun ownership must be destroyed within 60 days of its collection. Additionally, the bill prohibits the use of any federal funds to implement or maintain a registry of gun owners.

The purpose of this bill is to ensure that the rights of gun owners are protected and that their personal information is not at risk of being misused or accessed by unauthorized individuals. By prohibiting the creation of a gun owner registry, the bill aims to uphold the privacy and security of law-abiding gun owners across the country. Overall, the Gun Owner Registration Information Protection Act seeks to safeguard the rights and privacy of gun owners while also preventing the misuse of their personal information by the federal government.
Congress
118

Number
HR - 3492

Introduced on
2023-05-18

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

5/18/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Gun Owner Registration Information Protection Act

This bill prohibits federal funding of, or support for, state databases that list (1) firearms lawfully owned or possessed by individuals, or (2) individuals who lawfully own or possess firearms.

Bill 118 hr 3492, also known as the Gun Owner Registration Information Protection Act, aims to protect the privacy and security of gun owners' personal information. The bill prohibits the federal government from creating a registry of gun owners or collecting any information related to the ownership or possession of firearms.

Under this legislation, any information collected by the government in relation to gun ownership must be destroyed within 60 days of its collection. Additionally, the bill prohibits the use of any federal funds to implement or maintain a registry of gun owners.

The purpose of this bill is to ensure that the rights of gun owners are protected and that their personal information is not at risk of being misused or accessed by unauthorized individuals. By prohibiting the creation of a gun owner registry, the bill aims to uphold the privacy and security of law-abiding gun owners across the country. Overall, the Gun Owner Registration Information Protection Act seeks to safeguard the rights and privacy of gun owners while also preventing the misuse of their personal information by the federal government.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo prohibit Federal funding of State firearm ownership databases, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Crime and Law Enforcement

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Latest Summary3/29/2024

Gun Owner Registration Information Protection Act

This bill prohibits federal funding of, or support for, state databases that list (1) firearms lawfully owned or possessed by individuals, or (2) individuals who lawfully own or poss...


Latest Action5/18/2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.