To enforce the rights protected by the Second and Fourteenth Amendments against the States.

1/24/2025, 9:21 AM
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Bill 119 HR 645, also known as the "Second Amendment Enforcement Act," aims to ensure that the rights protected by the Second and Fourteenth Amendments of the United States Constitution are upheld by the states. The bill seeks to prevent states from infringing upon individuals' rights to keep and bear arms, as well as their right to due process under the law.

The bill specifically prohibits states from passing laws or regulations that would restrict or limit an individual's ability to own, possess, or use firearms in accordance with federal law. It also prohibits states from enacting laws that would deny individuals their right to due process, such as by confiscating firearms without a fair hearing or trial.

Furthermore, the bill includes provisions for individuals to seek legal recourse if they believe their Second Amendment rights have been violated by a state law or regulation. This includes the ability to file a lawsuit in federal court to challenge the constitutionality of the state law in question. Overall, Bill 119 HR 645 is aimed at ensuring that individuals' rights to keep and bear arms, as well as their right to due process, are protected from infringement by state governments. It seeks to uphold the principles of the Second and Fourteenth Amendments and ensure that individuals are able to exercise their constitutional rights without undue interference from the states.
Congress
119

Number
HR - 645

Introduced on
2025-01-23

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Bill 119 HR 645, also known as the "Second Amendment Enforcement Act," aims to ensure that the rights protected by the Second and Fourteenth Amendments of the United States Constitution are upheld by the states. The bill seeks to prevent states from infringing upon individuals' rights to keep and bear arms, as well as their right to due process under the law.

The bill specifically prohibits states from passing laws or regulations that would restrict or limit an individual's ability to own, possess, or use firearms in accordance with federal law. It also prohibits states from enacting laws that would deny individuals their right to due process, such as by confiscating firearms without a fair hearing or trial.

Furthermore, the bill includes provisions for individuals to seek legal recourse if they believe their Second Amendment rights have been violated by a state law or regulation. This includes the ability to file a lawsuit in federal court to challenge the constitutionality of the state law in question. Overall, Bill 119 HR 645 is aimed at ensuring that individuals' rights to keep and bear arms, as well as their right to due process, are protected from infringement by state governments. It seeks to uphold the principles of the Second and Fourteenth Amendments and ensure that individuals are able to exercise their constitutional rights without undue interference from the states.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo enforce the rights protected by the Second and Fourteenth Amendments against the States.

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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.