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Second Amendment Must be Safeguarded Against Overreach
consequences of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives’ prior failures to abide by it. The hearing … Cekada, Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, testified that “[Effective] law enforcement and respect
Congressman Keith Self Sends FY2027 Appropriations Letter to Chairman Cole
reformed, block the creation of a federal firearms registry, prevent a proposed ATF-DEA merger, and require
Sen. Cruz Leads Amicus Brief to SCOTUS Opposing New York’s Attempt to Undermine Federal Firearms Law
citizen could not lawfully purchase a firearm because the firearm industry had become insolvent. Congress passed the Protection … PLCAA) to prevent that outcome by placing firearm manufacturers on equal footing with other American manufacturers. Under
Cornyn, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Allow Law Enforcement Officers to Purchase Retired Firearms
Allow Law Enforcement Officers to Purchase Retired Firearms Bill Would Save Taxpayers & Law Enforcement Money While Allowing Officers … good standing to purchase retired service weapons and firearms: “There’s no reason the brave men and women
Sens. Cruz, Cornyn, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Allow Law Enforcement Officers to Purchase Retired Firearms
enforcement officers in good standing to purchase retired firearms. Sen. Cruz said , “The current process for retiring Federal … Enforcement firearms is a clear example of government waste. Taxpayers are paying to purchase these firearms and then
Sens. Cruz, Cotton, Scott Introduce Bill Targeting Iranian Regime’s Polisario Front
operations; Weapons systems, including man-portable individual-use firearms; Unmanned aerial vehicles, including commercially available component parts; Systems
Cornyn Questions ATF Deputy Director on Bureau’s Hiring Plans, Efforts to Clarify Ambiguous Law, Protect Gun Owner Privacy
sent a letter to Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Deputy Director Robert Cekada following … Definition of ‘Frame or Receiver’ and Identification of Firearms.” See 87 Fed. Reg. 24652. After multiple parties challenged
Cornyn Introduces Bill to Stop Illegal Aliens from Possessing Firearms and Ammunition
Introduces Bill to Stop Illegal Aliens from Possessing Firearms and Ammunition February 26, 2026 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John … current law to prohibit illegal aliens from possessing firearms or ammunition provided to them by a government entity
Newsletter: Safeguarding Our Elections, Upholding the Constitution
legislation would require the ATF to destroy all firearms transaction records, report their destruction to Congress, and prohibit
RELEASE: Congressman Michael Cloud Demands Response from ATF on Illegal National Gun Registry
Director Robert Cekada of the Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms (ATF), demanding an immediate response to inquiries about … their government is maintaining an unlawful registry of firearms and firearm owners in direct violation of U.S. code
Cornyn Supports Bill to Prohibit State Excise Taxes on Firearms
Supports Bill to Prohibit State Excise Taxes on Firearms February 2, 2026 AUSTIN – U.S. Senator John Cornyn … would prohibit states from implementing excise taxes on firearms and ammunition: “Alongside President Trump, I was proud
Cornyn, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Commending Trump’s Operation Absolute Resolve in Venezuela & Arrest of Narcoterrorist Maduro
been indicted on murder-for-hire, drug trafficking, firearms, and other offenses within the United States; Whereas, effective
ICYMI: Rep. Ronny Jackson Praises Trump Administration for Operation Absolute Resolve
have been indicted for various drug trafficking and firearm possession charges, to which they pleaded “not guilty
Sen. Cruz Files Amicus Brief Defending Second Amendment, Pushes for Interstate Recognition of Firearm Permits
brief advocates for expanding reciprocity for interstate firearm permit holders in keeping with the Second Amendment. Excerpts from
Rep. Pfluger Secures Big Wins in FY26 NDAA, Applauds House Passage
Authorizes additional categories of surplus Defense Department firearms to be made available through the Civilian Marksmanship Program … training and firearms safety education. The bill also included several of Rep. Pfluger's top priorities
Cornyn, Senate GOP Introduce Back the Blue Act
enforcement officers, subject to limited regulation, to carry firearms into federal facilities and other jurisdictions where such possession
Congressman Wesley Hunt introduced the Second Amendment Restoration Act
unconstitutional delays that extend waiting periods for legal firearm purchasers. This bill still allows law enforcement agencies … prosecute illegal weapons trafficking, but legal firearm owners and Americans hoping to exercise their Second Amendment right will
Cornyn, Colleagues’ Resolution Recognizing Red Ribbon Week Passes Senate
ages of 18 to 45, outnumbering deaths by firearms, motor vehicle crashes, suicide, or homicide; Whereas over
Newsletter: Will the Government Shutdown?
terrorist organizations. Federal agents also seized nearly 120 firearms and dismantled a fentanyl and cocaine trafficking ring
Congressman Williams Introduces Legislation to Restore Efficiency and Transparency to the ATF
statutory timelines for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) to approve license and permit applications … sets firm timelines: 60 days for Federal Firearms Licenses (FFLs) and 90 days for all other ATF-granted
Congressman Keith Self Secures 15 Wins in Department of State Reauthorization Bill
Amendment taking Congressman Self’s bill, H.R.3998 - Firearms Congressional Notification Modernization Act, which would streamline the process … exports of firearms to our allies. This amendment offers long-overdue reform to a burdensome bureaucratic process
Rep. Pfluger Applauds House Passage of NDAA
Modifies the Civilian Marksmanship program to include retired firearms for training and educating U.S. citizens in the responsible … firearms. Read the full text of this provision here . · Psychological Performance Training Pilot Program: establishes a pilot program
Congressman Keith Self Introduces Eight Amendments to FY26 NDAA Focused on U.S. Strategic Defense, Innovation, and Global Competitiveness
amendment raising the congressional notification threshold for firearms exports under Category I of the U.S. Munitions List from
Rep. Van Duyne Introduces the Stop FUNDERs Act to Include Rioting as a Form of Racketeering Under the RICO Act
federal agents and three counts of discharging a firearm in relation to a crime of violence