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Protecting Firearm Owners' Data: New Rules for Public Agencies.

This act aims to protect the private data of individuals involved in firearm-related activities. It requires public agencies and private organizations seeking federal grants to certify that they have not intentionally or accidentally disclosed personally identifiable information of individuals registering firearms, applying for carry permits, or undergoing background checks. This is intended to enhance data security for citizens and prevent unauthorized use of their information.
Key points
Public agencies and private organizations seeking federal grants must certify they have not disclosed personal data of firearm-related individuals.
This includes data of those registering firearms, applying for concealed/open carry permits, or undergoing background checks.
The goal is to protect citizens' privacy and prevent leaks of information about firearm owners.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_8511
Sponsor: Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10]
Process start date: 2022-07-26
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Protecting Our Second Amendment Data Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_8511.

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 2022-07-26.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Public agencies and private organizations seeking federal grants must certify they have not disclosed personal data of firearm-related individuals.
  • This includes data of those registering firearms, applying for concealed/open carry permits, or undergoing background checks.
  • The goal is to protect citizens' privacy and prevent leaks of information about firearm owners.
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. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Is this summary verified?

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

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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