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HOUSE 363118th CongressThe title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

Resolution memorializing law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty

Last Action
5/15/2023

Actions

  • 2023-01-13Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • 2023-01-13Introduced in House
  • 2023-01-13Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2023-01-13 (00)

Second Amendment Protection Act

This bill exempts certain individuals who use medical marijuana from federal firearms-related restrictions.

Currently, federal firearms laws prohibit an individual who is an unlawful user of or addicted to a controlled substance from shipping, transporting, receiving, or possessing a firearm or ammunition. This bill exempts from the prohibition an individual who uses marijuana for a medical purpose in accordance with state law.

Cosponsors (5)

  • Thomas Massie (R-KY)
  • Brian Mast (R-FL)
  • Nancy Mace (R-SC)
  • David Joyce (R-OH)
  • Byron Donalds (R-FL)

Subjects

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