Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HR1267

Introduced
5/31/24  

Caption

Supporting the Second Amendment's guarantee that the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed, and opposing the Biden administration's efforts to undermine that guarantee at every opportunity.

Impact

If passed, HR1267 would reinforce existing interpretations of the Second Amendment, making it more challenging for state and federal agencies to impose stricter regulations on firearm ownership and usage. The resolution is positioned as a direct response to perceived threats against gun rights and seeks to counteract a trend of increasing restrictions on firearms, particularly those enacted at the federal level by the current administration. Supporters argue that this resolution will protect individual rights and bolster the defense of the Second Amendment.

Summary

HR1267 is a resolution in the House of Representatives that reaffirms support for the Second Amendment, asserting that the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed. The bill expresses strong disapproval of the Biden administration's gun control agenda, emphasizing concerns about attempts to undermine citizens' rights to possess and purchase firearms. The resolution articulates a belief that recent federal actions have overstepped constitutional authority and have been detrimental to the rights of law-abiding citizens.

Contention

The resolution outlines several points of contention regarding the Biden administration's gun control measures, including recent rules implemented by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives aimed at restricting civilian access to firearms. Critics of the administration’s policies argue that they infringe on constitutional rights and promote an environment of distrust towards lawful gun owners. Conversely, proponents of gun control may view the resolution as a legislative endorsement of unrestricted access to firearms, raising concerns about public safety and the potential for increased gun violence.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

US HR339

Supporting the Second Amendment's guarantee that the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed, and commending President Trump and his administration as they work to protect Second Amendment freedoms by reviewing and eliminating any of the Biden administration's infringements on American's constitutional freedoms.

US HR519

Recognizing that the United States has a moral obligation to meet its foundational promise of guaranteed justice for all.

US HJR78

Proposing a constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right of every person to keep and bear arms.

US HJR93

Proposing a constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right of every person to keep and bear arms.

US HJR127

Proposing a constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right of every person to keep and bear arms.

US HB6258

GUARD Act Guaranteeing Unalienable and Anatomical Rights for Dependents Act

US HR1343

Expressing that the United States should not enter into any bilateral or multilateral agreement to provide security guarantees or long-term security assistance to Ukraine.

US SB851

GUARD Act Guaranteeing Unalienable and Anatomical Rights for Dependents Act

US HB6359

Guaranteeing Overtime for Truckers Act

US SB3619

Guaranteeing the Unborn Access to Respect and Dignity Act GUARD Act

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.