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Protecting Gun Rights and Due Process Act
12/15/2023, 3:55 PM
Summary of Bill HR 1258
Bill 118 hr 1258, also known as the Protecting Gun Rights and Due Process Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to protect the gun rights of individuals while also ensuring that due process rights are upheld.
The bill specifically addresses the issue of individuals who are on the federal government's terrorist watchlist. It aims to prevent these individuals from being automatically denied their Second Amendment rights without due process. The bill proposes that individuals who are on the watchlist should be notified of their status and given the opportunity to challenge it in court.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions that would require the government to prove in court that an individual is actually a terrorist before their gun rights can be restricted. This is in line with the principle of innocent until proven guilty, which is a fundamental aspect of due process. Overall, the Protecting Gun Rights and Due Process Act seeks to strike a balance between protecting national security and safeguarding the constitutional rights of American citizens. It is an important piece of legislation that addresses a contentious issue in a thoughtful and non-partisan manner.
The bill specifically addresses the issue of individuals who are on the federal government's terrorist watchlist. It aims to prevent these individuals from being automatically denied their Second Amendment rights without due process. The bill proposes that individuals who are on the watchlist should be notified of their status and given the opportunity to challenge it in court.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions that would require the government to prove in court that an individual is actually a terrorist before their gun rights can be restricted. This is in line with the principle of innocent until proven guilty, which is a fundamental aspect of due process. Overall, the Protecting Gun Rights and Due Process Act seeks to strike a balance between protecting national security and safeguarding the constitutional rights of American citizens. It is an important piece of legislation that addresses a contentious issue in a thoughtful and non-partisan manner.
Congressional Summary of HR 1258
Protecting Gun Rights and Due Process Act
This bill establishes a framework to generally require mental health records of states and cerrtain federal agencies to be issued in accordance with procedural requirements (e.g., after a hearing) and meet certain criteria if they are used to disqualify individuals from receiving or possessing firearms under federal firearms laws.
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Current Status of Bill HR 1258
Bill HR 1258 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 28, 2023. Bill HR 1258 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on February 28, 2023. Bill HR 1258's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce. as of March 10, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1258
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1258
Primary Policy Focus
Crime and Law EnforcementAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1258
Protecting Gun Rights and Due Process Act
Protecting Gun Rights and Due Process Act
To provide adequate protections for gun owners, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 1258
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