S961-119

Introduced

To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to provide that a member of the Armed Forces and the spouse of that member shall have the same rights regarding the receipt of firearms at the location of any duty station of the member.

119th Congress Introduced Mar 11, 2025

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Summary

What This Bill Does

This bill, To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to provide that a member of the Armed Forces and the spouse of that member shall have the same rights regarding the receipt of firearms at the location of any duty station of the member., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting defense agencies, service members, and defense contractors. The main policy domain is Defense, Criminal Justice, Civil Rights.

Who Benefits and How

defense agencies, service members, and defense contractors may benefit from new authority, funding, eligibility, regulatory clarity, or reduced risk created by the bill.

Who Bears the Burden and How

federal implementing agencies, defense agencies, service members, and defense contractors may take on implementation duties, reporting obligations, compliance costs, or oversight responsibilities.

Key Provisions

  • Section H919DEE84306B44C082D6E56221FEC34B: 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protect Our Military Families’ 2nd Amendment Rights Act.
  • Section HA96F5F05777F40C19FBBB02D98DB3D1C: 2. Receipt of firearm or ammunition by spouse of member of the Armed Forces at a duty station of the member outside the United States Section 925(a)(3) of...
  • Section H011746CC587842CBBEF7891262AA7868: 3. Residency of spouses of members of the Armed Forces to be determined on the same basis as the residency of such members for purposes of Federal firearms...
  • Section H6B02F125DF3049EB9DBF35E2E6C33B04: 4. Effective date The amendments made by this Act shall apply to conduct engaged in after the date that is 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act.

Evidence Chain:

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At a Glance

What This Bill Does

This bill, To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to provide that a member of the Armed Forces and the spouse of that member shall have the same rights regarding the receipt of firearms at the location of any duty station of the member., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting defense agencies, service members, and defense contractors.

Key Policy Areas

Defense, Criminal Justice, Civil Rights

Primary Purpose

This bill, To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to provide that a member of the Armed Forces and the spouse of that member shall have the same rights regarding the receipt of firearms at the location of any duty station of the member., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting defense agencies, service members, and defense contractors.

Policy Domains

Defense Criminal Justice Civil Rights

Whole bill

Identified Gains
  • defense agencies, service members, and defense contractors
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Identified Costs
  • federal implementing agencies
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Legislative Progress

Introduced
Introduced Committee Passed
Mar 11, 2025

Mr. Rounds (for himself, Mrs. Capito, Mr. Risch, Mr. Cramer, …

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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

Who is "The Secretary" in each section?

Domains
Defense Criminal Justice Civil Rights
Actor Mappings
"federal_implementing_agencies"
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