118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 5508 — Respect for the Second Amendment Act

“To protect the rights of the people of the United States under the Second Amendment to the Constitution of the United States.”

Civil rights and liberties, minority issues

Introduced Sep 14, 2023

Last action Sep 14, 2023

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Referred

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Judiciary

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SummaryCRS Summary

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.

Provisions · 4 sectionsIntroduced in House

Timeline · 2 actions

Sep 14, 2023

Introduced in House

Sep 14, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.