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Gun Owner Registration Information Protection Act

12/15/2023, 4:07 PM

Summary of Bill S 1680

Bill 118 s 1680, also known as the Gun Owner Registration Information Protection Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to protect the privacy and security of gun owners by prohibiting the federal government from creating a registry of gun owners.

If passed, this bill would make it illegal for any federal agency to collect or store information about individuals who own firearms. This includes information such as the type of gun owned, the serial number, or any other identifying information. The bill also prohibits the use of any federal funds to support the creation of a gun registry.

Supporters of the bill argue that a national gun registry would infringe on the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding citizens and could potentially be used to target gun owners in the future. They believe that individuals have a right to own firearms without fear of their information being collected and used against them. Opponents of the bill argue that a gun registry is necessary for public safety and to track the ownership of firearms in order to prevent gun violence. They believe that without a registry, it would be difficult to track down individuals who may be using firearms for illegal activities. Overall, the Gun Owner Registration Information Protection Act is a controversial piece of legislation that raises important questions about the balance between individual privacy rights and public safety concerns. It will be interesting to see how this bill progresses through Congress and what impact it may have on gun ownership in the United States.

Congressional Summary of S 1680

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 S 1680

Bill S 1680 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 18, 2023. Bill S 1680 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on May 18, 2023.  Bill S 1680's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. as of May 18, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1680

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
20
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
20
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1680

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1680

Gun Owner Registration Information Protection Act
Gun Owner Registration Information Protection Act
A bill to prohibit Federal funding of State firearm ownership databases, and for other purposes.

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