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Protecting Gun Rights: Limiting Emergency Declarations for Gun Control.

This bill aims to prevent the President and the Secretary of Health and Human Services from declaring emergencies for the purpose of imposing gun control. This means that even during natural disasters or public health emergencies, federal authorities would be prohibited from banning the possession, manufacture, or sale of firearms, ammunition, and accessories. The goal is to safeguard citizens' Second Amendment rights.
Key points
The President cannot declare emergencies (e.g., natural disasters) to impose gun control measures.
The Secretary of Health and Human Services cannot declare public health emergencies to implement gun control.
The bill explicitly prohibits banning the possession, manufacture, sale, or transfer of firearms, ammunition, and accessories during disaster relief efforts.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_2039
Sponsor: Rep. Cloud, Michael [R-TX-27]
Process start date: 2025-03-11
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Protecting the Right to Keep and Bear Arms Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_2039.

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 2025-03-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The President cannot declare emergencies (e.g., natural disasters) to impose gun control measures.
  • The Secretary of Health and Human Services cannot declare public health emergencies to implement gun control.
  • The bill explicitly prohibits banning the possession, manufacture, sale, or transfer of firearms, ammunition, and accessories during disaster relief efforts.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Cloud, Michael [R-TX-27].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

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