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Respect for the Second Amendment Act

USA118th CongressHR-5508| House 
| Updated: 9/14/2023
August Pfluger

August Pfluger

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (5)
Doug LaMalfa (Republican)Ashley Hinson (Republican)Andy Biggs (Republican)Nathaniel Moran (Republican)Ralph Norman (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Timeline
Mar 16, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-840
Introduced in Senate
Sep 14, 2023
Introduced in House
Sep 14, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • March 16, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-840
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 14, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • September 14, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Related Bills

  • S 118-840: Respect for the Second Amendment Act

Respect for the Second Amendment Act

USA118th CongressHR-5508| House 
| Updated: 9/14/2023
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.
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Timeline
Mar 16, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-840
Introduced in Senate
Sep 14, 2023
Introduced in House
Sep 14, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • March 16, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-840
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 14, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • September 14, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
August Pfluger

August Pfluger

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (5)
Doug LaMalfa (Republican)Ashley Hinson (Republican)Andy Biggs (Republican)Nathaniel Moran (Republican)Ralph Norman (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Related Bills

  • S 118-840: Respect for the Second Amendment Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted