H.R. 5846 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
Second Amendment Sovereignty Act of 2012
H.R. 5846 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) was introduced on May 18, 2012, sponsored by Benjamin Quayle with 24 co-sponsors.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 18, 2012
- Co-sponsors
- 24
- Policy area
- International Affairs
What it does
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Benjamin Quayle (R-AZ). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 22 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 18, 2012
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. (May 18, 2012)
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