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HRES 1267118th CongressFailed / ExpiredHouse

Supporting the Second Amendment's guarantee that the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed, and opposing the Biden administration's efforts to undermine that guarantee at every opportunity.

Policy Area: Crime and Law Enforcement
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Origin Chamber
House
Last Updated
Dec 23, 2024
Latest Action Date
May 31, 2024

Latest Action

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Official Summary

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Executive Summary

House Resolution 1267 from the 118th Congress is a resolution expressing support for the Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms and opposing actions by the Biden administration perceived as undermining this right. The resolution was referred to the House Judiciary Committee and the Committee on Foreign Affairs for consideration but contains no detailed legislative text or provisions. It is categorized under the policy area of Crime and Law Enforcement and has a status of Failed / Expired as of the latest update.

Bottom Line

H.Res.1267 is a non-binding resolution affirming support for the Second Amendment and opposing the Biden administration's policies on firearms, but it did not advance beyond committee referral and has expired.

Policy Risk Level
🟢 Low
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The resolution supports the constitutional guarantee of the right to keep and bear arms under the Second Amendment.
  • It explicitly opposes efforts by the Biden administration to undermine this right.
  • The resolution was referred to relevant House committees but contains no substantive legislative text or enacted provisions.
Who Benefits?

['Advocates and supporters of Second Amendment rights', 'Organizations focused on gun rights and firearm ownership', 'Members of the House who prioritize gun rights issues']

Potential Concerns

['The resolution does not include enforceable provisions or funding mechanisms, limiting its practical impact.', 'As a non-binding resolution, it does not create legal obligations or changes to existing law.', 'The lack of detailed text or policy measures may limit clarity on specific actions or consequences.']

Political Context

This resolution was introduced in the House during the 118th Congress and reflects ongoing political debates regarding gun rights and federal administration policies. It was referred to the Judiciary and Foreign Affairs Committees but did not progress further, resulting in its expiration. The resolution aligns with broader partisan discussions on the Second Amendment and executive actions related to firearms regulation.

Hidden Impact Review

Hidden impact flags detected: 2

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Detected Flags
Indirect Effects

['May reinforce political messaging and public discourse around Second Amendment rights.', 'Could influence future legislative proposals or advocacy efforts related to gun rights.', "Might affect perceptions of the Biden administration's firearms policies among constituents."]

GovScope Watchdog Notes

The absence of full bill text and official summary limits detailed analysis of specific provisions. The resolution's non-binding nature means it does not alter legal rights or impose new obligations. Monitoring committee referrals and bill status updates is important to track legislative progress. Transparency about the resolution's intent and scope is constrained by the lack of substantive text.

Passage Likelihood: LowConfidence: 85%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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