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Right to Possess Firearms in Federally Assisted Housing

This bill aims to ensure that residents of federally assisted housing cannot be prohibited from possessing firearms. This means individuals living in such housing will be able to legally keep firearms in their homes and in common areas when transporting them. The act seeks to protect tenants' Second Amendment rights regarding firearm possession.
Key points
Residents of federally assisted housing gain the right to legally possess firearms in their units.
Prohibitions on firearm possession cannot be imposed by managers of federal housing.
The right to possess firearms also includes transporting them through common areas of the building, e.g., when entering or exiting the dwelling.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_4860
Sponsor: Rep. Feenstra, Randy [R-IA-4]
Process start date: 2023-07-25