Second Amendment Protection Act

12/15/2023, 3:53 PM

Second Amendment Protection Act

This bill exempts certain individuals who use medical marijuana from federal firearms-related restrictions.

Currently, federal firearms laws prohibit an individual who is an unlawful user of or addicted to a controlled substance from shipping, transporting, receiving, or possessing a firearm or ammunition. This bill exempts from the prohibition an individual who uses marijuana for a medical purpose in accordance with state law.

Bill 118 hr 363, also known as the Second Amendment Protection Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to protect and uphold the rights granted to American citizens under the Second Amendment of the Constitution, which guarantees the right to bear arms.

The bill includes several key provisions aimed at safeguarding these rights. One of the main components of the Second Amendment Protection Act is the prohibition of any new federal laws or regulations that would infringe upon the rights of law-abiding citizens to own and possess firearms. This includes restrictions on the types of firearms that can be owned, as well as limitations on ammunition capacity.

Additionally, the bill seeks to strengthen the background check system for gun purchases, ensuring that individuals who are prohibited from owning firearms, such as convicted felons or those with a history of domestic violence, are unable to obtain them illegally. Furthermore, the Second Amendment Protection Act includes provisions to enhance mental health services and support for individuals struggling with mental illness, in an effort to prevent gun violence before it occurs. Overall, the goal of Bill 118 hr 363 is to uphold the Second Amendment rights of American citizens while also promoting responsible gun ownership and preventing gun violence. It is currently being debated in Congress, with supporters arguing that it is necessary to protect individual freedoms, while opponents raise concerns about the potential impact on public safety.
Congress
118

Number
HR - 363

Introduced on
2023-01-13

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

1/13/2023

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

Second Amendment Protection Act

This bill exempts certain individuals who use medical marijuana from federal firearms-related restrictions.

Currently, federal firearms laws prohibit an individual who is an unlawful user of or addicted to a controlled substance from shipping, transporting, receiving, or possessing a firearm or ammunition. This bill exempts from the prohibition an individual who uses marijuana for a medical purpose in accordance with state law.

Bill 118 hr 363, also known as the Second Amendment Protection Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to protect and uphold the rights granted to American citizens under the Second Amendment of the Constitution, which guarantees the right to bear arms.

The bill includes several key provisions aimed at safeguarding these rights. One of the main components of the Second Amendment Protection Act is the prohibition of any new federal laws or regulations that would infringe upon the rights of law-abiding citizens to own and possess firearms. This includes restrictions on the types of firearms that can be owned, as well as limitations on ammunition capacity.

Additionally, the bill seeks to strengthen the background check system for gun purchases, ensuring that individuals who are prohibited from owning firearms, such as convicted felons or those with a history of domestic violence, are unable to obtain them illegally. Furthermore, the Second Amendment Protection Act includes provisions to enhance mental health services and support for individuals struggling with mental illness, in an effort to prevent gun violence before it occurs. Overall, the goal of Bill 118 hr 363 is to uphold the Second Amendment rights of American citizens while also promoting responsible gun ownership and preventing gun violence. It is currently being debated in Congress, with supporters arguing that it is necessary to protect individual freedoms, while opponents raise concerns about the potential impact on public safety.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend title 18, United States Code, with respect to the sale, purchase, shipment, receipt, or possession of a firearm or ammunition by a user of medical marijuana, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Crime and Law Enforcement

Potential Impact
Alternative treatments
Drug trafficking and controlled substances
Firearms and explosives
Retail and wholesale trades

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Latest Summary5/3/2023

Second Amendment Protection Act

This bill exempts certain individuals who use medical marijuana from federal firearms-related restrictions.

Currently, federal firearms laws prohibit an individual who is an unlawful user of o...


Latest Action1/13/2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.