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Protect Our Military Families’ 2nd Amendment Rights Act

USA119th CongressHR-2070| House 
| Updated: 3/11/2025
Gregory F. Murphy

Gregory F. Murphy

Republican Representative

North Carolina

Cosponsors (3)
Abraham J. Hamadeh (Republican)Mike Bost (Republican)Julie Fedorchak (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill aims to extend specific federal firearms rights to spouses of active duty Armed Forces members, aligning their entitlements with those of the service members. It amends chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to allow spouses to receive firearms at the location of any duty station, including those outside the United States, under the same conditions as the military member. Additionally, the legislation redefines residency for federal firearms laws to include spouses. For these purposes, a spouse's residency would be determined by their legal residence, the state where the member's permanent duty station is located, or the state from which the member commutes to that station. These changes ensure military families have consistent rights regarding firearm acquisition, with the amendments applying to conduct engaged in after a six-month period following the bill's enactment.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-5875
Protect Our Military Families’ 2nd Amendment Rights Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-2251
Protect Our Military Families’ 2nd Amendment Rights Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-1013
Protect Our Military Families’ 2nd Amendment Rights Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-341
Protect Our Military Families’ 2nd Amendment Rights Act
Mar 11, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-961
Introduced in Senate
Mar 11, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 11, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-5875
    Protect Our Military Families’ 2nd Amendment Rights Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2251
    Protect Our Military Families’ 2nd Amendment Rights Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-1013
    Protect Our Military Families’ 2nd Amendment Rights Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-341
    Protect Our Military Families’ 2nd Amendment Rights Act


  • March 11, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-961
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 11, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 11, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • S 119-961: Protect Our Military Families’ 2nd Amendment Rights Act

Protect Our Military Families’ 2nd Amendment Rights Act

USA119th CongressHR-2070| House 
| Updated: 3/11/2025
This bill aims to extend specific federal firearms rights to spouses of active duty Armed Forces members, aligning their entitlements with those of the service members. It amends chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to allow spouses to receive firearms at the location of any duty station, including those outside the United States, under the same conditions as the military member. Additionally, the legislation redefines residency for federal firearms laws to include spouses. For these purposes, a spouse's residency would be determined by their legal residence, the state where the member's permanent duty station is located, or the state from which the member commutes to that station. These changes ensure military families have consistent rights regarding firearm acquisition, with the amendments applying to conduct engaged in after a six-month period following the bill's enactment.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-5875
Protect Our Military Families’ 2nd Amendment Rights Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-2251
Protect Our Military Families’ 2nd Amendment Rights Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-1013
Protect Our Military Families’ 2nd Amendment Rights Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-341
Protect Our Military Families’ 2nd Amendment Rights Act
Mar 11, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-961
Introduced in Senate
Mar 11, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 11, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-5875
    Protect Our Military Families’ 2nd Amendment Rights Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2251
    Protect Our Military Families’ 2nd Amendment Rights Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-1013
    Protect Our Military Families’ 2nd Amendment Rights Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-341
    Protect Our Military Families’ 2nd Amendment Rights Act


  • March 11, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-961
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 11, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 11, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Gregory F. Murphy

Gregory F. Murphy

Republican Representative

North Carolina

Cosponsors (3)
Abraham J. Hamadeh (Republican)Mike Bost (Republican)Julie Fedorchak (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • S 119-961: Protect Our Military Families’ 2nd Amendment Rights Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted