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Respect for the Second Amendment Act

12/15/2023, 4:02 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 5508

Respect for the Second Amendment Act

This bill prohibits enforcement of any federal, state, or local law that restricts or otherwise regulates privately owned firearms or ammunition, unless it is consistent with the historical tradition of firearm regulation in the United States. The bill allows the Department of Justice to bring civil actions and creates a private right of action for violations.

Current Status of Bill HR 5508

Bill HR 5508 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 14, 2023. Bill HR 5508 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on September 14, 2023.  Bill HR 5508's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of September 14, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5508

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5508

Primary Policy Focus

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

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