Monday, May 15, 2006

NEWS FROM THE NRA: FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE ROUNDUP

There are a number of pro-gun bills pending in Congress that require your action. Please review these legislative initiatives and be sure to contact your U.S. Representative at (202) 225-3121, and your U.S. Senators at (202) 224-3121, and urge him or her to cosponsor and support these measures.

Additional contact information can be found using the "Write Your Representatives" feature at www.NRAILA.org.

. H.R. 5092-This bill would improve BATFE's process for punishing FFLs and establish guidelines for BATFE investigations. This bill was drafted in large part to address recent BATFE abuses at Richmond, Va.-area gun shows highlighted in hearings before the U.S. House Judiciary Committee's Subcommitee on Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security.

. S. 2599/H.R. 5013-Legislation to prohibit the confiscation of lawfully owned firearms during states of emergency. Would guarantee legal recourse for victims of illegal gun seizures.

H.R. 1384-This bill would remove several antiquated and unnecessary restrictions imposed on interstate firearms business since 1968.

H.R. 1288-Legislation to repeal the draconian D.C. gun ban and restore the right of lawful District residents to own firearms to defend themselves and their families.

H.R. 4547-Federal legislation requiring recognition of out-of-state Right-to-Carry permits.

H.R. 5005-This measure will codify congressional policies, roll back restrictions, and correct errors in federal firearm laws.

TEXAS WATCH

Sadly, there is no good news from Texas, but if and when Texans decide to take back the rights ceded to anti-gun groups, we will be among the first to report upon it.

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