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Right to Possess Firearms in Federally Assisted Housing

This bill aims to ensure that residents of federally assisted rental housing can legally possess firearms. This means landlords of such properties cannot prohibit residents from having firearms in their homes or while moving through common areas of the building.
Key points
Residents of federally assisted housing gain the right to legally possess firearms in their homes.
Prohibitions on firearm possession cannot be imposed by landlords of properties under federal assistance programs.
The right to possess firearms extends to residential units and transit through common areas.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_6247
Sponsor: Rep. Feenstra, Randy [R-IA-4]
Process start date: 2021-12-13
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

PROTECT the Second Amendment Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_6247.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-12-13.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Residents of federally assisted housing gain the right to legally possess firearms in their homes.
  • Prohibitions on firearm possession cannot be imposed by landlords of properties under federal assistance programs.
  • The right to possess firearms extends to residential units and transit through common areas.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Feenstra, Randy [R-IA-4].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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