US HB5846 | 2011-2012 | 112th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Strong Partisan Bill (Republican 23-2)
Status: Introduced on May 18 2012 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2012-05-18 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Pending: House Foreign Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on May 18 2012 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2012-05-18 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Pending: House Foreign Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Second Amendment Sovereignty Act of 2012 - Expresses the sense of Congress that U.S. sovereignty and the constitutionally protected freedoms of American gun owners must be upheld and not be undermined by a United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. Prohibits funds from being obligated or expended to use U.S. influence, in connection with negotiations for a United Nations Arms Trade Treaty, to restrict the rights of U.S. citizens under the second amendment to the Constitution, or to otherwise regulate domestic manufacture, assembly, possession, use, transfer, or purchase of firearms, ammunition, or related items.
Title
Second Amendment Sovereignty Act of 2012
Sponsors
Rep. Benjamin Quayle [R-AZ] | Rep. Todd Akin [R-MO] | Rep. Spencer Bachus [R-AL] | Rep. Dan Benishek [R-MI] |
Rep. Mo Brooks [R-AL] | Rep. John Carter [R-TX] | Rep. Michael Conaway [R-TX] | Rep. Chip Cravaack [R-MN] |
Rep. Vicky Hartzler [R-MO] | Rep. Bill Huizenga [R-MI] | Rep. Randy Hultgren [R-IL] | Rep. Lynn Jenkins [R-KS] |
Rep. Adam Kinzinger [R-IL] | Rep. Larry Kissell [D-NC] | Rep. John Kline [R-MN] | Rep. Billy Long [R-MO] |
Rep. John Mica [R-FL] | Rep. Richard Nugent [R-FL] | Rep. William Owens [D-NY] | Rep. Joseph Pitts [R-PA] |
Rep. Bill Posey [R-FL] | Rep. Denny Rehberg [R-MT] | Rep. Lee Terry [R-NE] | Rep. Tim Walberg [R-MI] |
Rep. Lynn Westmoreland [R-GA] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2012-05-18 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. |
Same As/Similar To
SB2205 (Same As) 2012-03-19 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Subjects
Civil rights and liberties, minority issues
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Firearms and explosives
International affairs
International law and treaties
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
United Nations
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Firearms and explosives
International affairs
International law and treaties
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
United Nations
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/house-bill/5846/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/112/bills/hr5846/BILLS-112hr5846ih.pdf |