A bill to amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to provide that a member of the Armed Forces and the spouse of that member shall have the same rights regarding the receipt of firearms at the location of any duty station of the member.

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Summary of Bill S 961

Bill 119 s 961, also known as the "Armed Forces Firearms Rights Act," aims to amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code. The bill proposes that members of the Armed Forces and their spouses should have the same rights when it comes to receiving firearms at any duty station of the member.

Currently, there are discrepancies in the rights of members of the Armed Forces and their spouses when it comes to receiving firearms at duty stations. This bill seeks to rectify this issue by ensuring that both the member of the Armed Forces and their spouse have equal rights in this regard.

If passed, this bill would provide clarity and consistency in the rights of members of the Armed Forces and their spouses regarding the receipt of firearms at duty stations. This would ensure that both parties have the same access and opportunities when it comes to firearms, regardless of their status as a member of the Armed Forces or their spouse. Overall, the goal of Bill 119 s 961 is to promote fairness and equality for members of the Armed Forces and their spouses in regards to firearms rights at duty stations.

Current Status of Bill S 961

Bill S 961 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 11, 2025. Bill S 961 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on March 11, 2025. Bill S 961's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of March 11, 2025

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A bill to amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to provide that a member of the Armed Forces and the spouse of that member shall have the same rights regarding the receipt of firearms at the location of any duty station of the member.A bill to amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to provide that a member of the Armed Forces and the spouse of that member shall have the same rights regarding the receipt of firearms at the location of any duty station of the member.

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