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Protecting the Right to Keep and Bear Arms Act of 2025

4/9/2025, 8:06 AM

Summary of Bill HR 2039

Bill 119 HR 2039, also known as the "Prohibition of Gun Control in Emergency Declarations Act," aims to prevent the President and the Secretary of Health and Human Services from declaring emergencies or disasters for the purpose of implementing gun control measures.

The bill specifically prohibits the use of emergency declarations to restrict or regulate the possession, use, or transfer of firearms or ammunition. It also prohibits the use of federal funds to enforce any such restrictions during a declared emergency.

Supporters of the bill argue that the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding citizens should not be infringed upon during times of crisis. They believe that the government should not use emergencies as a pretext to impose gun control measures. Opponents of the bill argue that restricting the ability of the President and the Secretary of Health and Human Services to implement gun control measures during emergencies could hinder efforts to protect public safety and prevent violence. Overall, Bill 119 HR 2039 raises important questions about the balance between individual rights and public safety during times of crisis. It will be interesting to see how this bill progresses through Congress and what impact it may have on future emergency declarations related to gun control.

Congressional Summary of HR 2039

Protecting the Right to Keep and Bear Arms Act of 2025

This bill prohibits (1) the President or the Department of Health and Human Services from declaring emergencies or disasters for the purpose of imposing gun control; and (2) a federal officer or employee, or person operating under color of federal law or receiving federal funds, from banning the possession, manufacture, sale, or transfer of weapons to which the Second Amendment of the Constitution applies, ammunition, or firearm accessories while acting in support of relief from a major disaster or emergency.

Current Status of Bill HR 2039

Bill HR 2039 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 11, 2025. Bill HR 2039 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 11, 2025.  Bill HR 2039's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management. as of March 11, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2039

Total Number of Sponsors
8
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
8
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
133
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
133
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2039

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2039

To prohibit the President and the Secretary of Health and Human Services from declaring certain emergencies or disasters for the purpose of imposing gun control.
To prohibit the President and the Secretary of Health and Human Services from declaring certain emergencies or disasters for the purpose of imposing gun control.

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