Videos tagged with Congressional Intent

This video analyzes a Department of Justice (DOJ) filing in the Silencer Shop Foundation v. ATF case, arguing that the DOJ is actively working to preserve the National Firearms Act (NFA) framework despite Congress zeroing out the associated taxes. The speaker contends this action contradicts the stated pro-Second Amendment stance of the administration and sets a dangerous precedent for future gun control measures by detaching the NFA from its tax-based justification.

This entry details a significant legal challenge to the National Firearms Act (NFA) registration requirements. Congressman Andrew Clyde and other members of Congress have formally notified Attorney General Pam Bondi and the DOJ that the elimination of taxes on NFA items, such as suppressors and SBRs, negates the constitutional basis for their registration. The argument posits that registration was tied to taxation, and with taxes at $0, the registration regime now functions as an illegal federal gun registry, violating the Firearm Owners Protection Act of 1986. The video highlights broad Congressional support for this position, issuing a stern warning to the DOJ to comply with legislative intent and constitutional principles.

This video provides an expert-level analysis of the Vanderstock v. Garland ruling, which challenged the ATF's rule on unfinished frames and receivers (80% lowers). The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals found that the ATF exceeded its statutory authority by redefining 'frame or receiver' to include partially complete or non-functional components, as Congress did not explicitly grant this authority. The ruling emphasizes that only Congress can criminalize conduct, and executive agencies cannot legislate beyond their granted powers.

This video provides an expert legal analysis of the Fifth Circuit's ruling in Vanderstock v. Garland, which overturned the ATF's rule on unfinished frames and receivers (80% lowers). The ruling found the ATF exceeded its statutory authority by redefining 'frame or receiver' beyond Congressional intent. The court emphasized strict interpretation of laws, especially when criminal liability is involved, and remanded the remedy to the District Court. This is presented as a significant victory for lawful gun owners.

This video discusses a letter sent by several senators to the Secretary of Education regarding the misinterpretation of the Senate Bipartisan Safer Communities Act. The senators express concern that federal funding is being withheld from archery and hunter safety programs due to this misinterpretation, arguing it contradicts congressional intent. The speaker highlights the irony of this focus on archery funding while other, more significant gun control measures within the same act have not prompted similar letters from these senators.