HOUSE 2071116th CongressReferred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Second Amendment Protection Act

Last Action: 5/15/2019

Actions

2019-05-15Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
2019-04-03Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2019-04-03Introduced in House
2019-04-03Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2019-04-03 (00)

Second Amendment Protection Act

This bill removes the federal prohibition on the sale, purchase, shipment, receipt, or possession of a firearm or ammunition for an individual who uses marijuana for medical purposes in accordance with state law. (Currently, marijuana is on the list of controlled substances, and an individual who illegally uses or is addicted to a controlled substance, including marijuana, is prohibited from possessing a firearm or ammunition.)

Cosponsors (2)

Thomas Massie (R-KY)
Denver Riggleman (R-VA)

Subjects

Alternative treatments
Drug trafficking and controlled substances
Firearms and explosives
Retail and wholesale trades

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