Protecting the Right to Keep and Bear Arms Act of 2025
Protecting the Right to Keep and Bear Arms Act of 2025
Plain Language Summary
# Protecting the Right to Keep and Bear Arms Act of 2025 - Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** This bill would prevent the federal government from using emergency declarations (such as those issued during natural disasters or public health crises) as a way to restrict gun rights. It would also prohibit federal officials, employees, and anyone receiving federal funding from banning or restricting firearms, ammunition, or gun accessories during emergency response and disaster relief operations. **Who It Affects:** The bill would impact federal agencies involved in disaster response, federal employees, and gun owners.
It essentially limits the executive branch's authority to implement gun control measures during declared emergencies or disasters. **Current Status:** The bill (HR 2039) is currently in committee and has not yet been voted on by the full House. It was introduced by Representative Michael Cloud (R-TX) in the 119th Congress.
CRS Official Summary
Protecting the Right to Keep and Bear Arms Act of 2025This bill prohibits (1) the President or the Department of Health and Human Services from declaring emergencies or disasters for the purpose of imposing gun control; and (2) a federal officer or employee, or person operating under color of federal law or receiving federal funds, from banning the possession, manufacture, sale, or transfer of weapons to which the Second Amendment of the Constitution applies, ammunition, or firearm accessories while acting in support of relief from a major disaster or emergency.
Latest Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.