Gun Owner Registration Information Protection Act

12/15/2023, 3:58 PM

Summary of Bill HR 3492

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.

Congressional Summary of HR 3492

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.

Current Status of Bill HR 3492

Bill HR 3492 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 18, 2023. Bill HR 3492 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 18, 2023.  Bill HR 3492's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of May 18, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3492

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
102
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
102
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3492

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3492

Gun Owner Registration Information Protection ActGun Owner Registration Information Protection ActTo prohibit Federal funding of State firearm ownership databases, and for other purposes.
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