National Reciprocity Bill and Assault Weapons Ban Updates

Published on November 28, 2017
Duration: 36:39

This video provides an update on HR 38, the National Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act, detailing its upcoming House Judiciary Committee markup. It explains the legislative process for bills and urges viewers to contact committee members to support the bill. The video also discusses recent Supreme Court decisions that denied hearing cases related to concealed carry and assault weapons bans, expressing disappointment with the court's inaction on Second Amendment issues.

Quick Summary

HR 38, the National Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act, is set for a House Judiciary Committee markup on Wednesday at 10 AM. This bill aims to ensure concealed carry permits are recognized across state lines. Viewers are urged to contact committee members to support its passage. The Supreme Court recently denied hearing key gun rights cases, including those on concealed carry and assault weapons bans.

Chapters

  1. 00:04Introduction and Live Stream Check
  2. 01:20Good News: HR 38 Concealed Carry Reciprocity Bill Update
  3. 01:35HR 38 Scheduled for Judiciary Committee Markup
  4. 02:19What HR 38 Aims to Achieve
  5. 03:13Understanding the Markup Process
  6. 05:06Hurdle Ahead: Committee Vote on Wednesday
  7. 05:13Pushing HR 38 and the Share Act
  8. 06:02Co-Sponsors and Support for HR 38
  9. 07:36What You Need to Do: Contacting Representatives
  10. 07:49House Judiciary Committee Member List
  11. 10:31Navigating the Judiciary Committee Website
  12. 11:12Majority Committee Members and Contact Info
  13. 12:00Crafting Your Message to Representatives
  14. 13:40Contacting Trey Gowdy (Example)
  15. 16:10Minority Committee Members and Contact Info
  16. 17:59Bad News: Supreme Court Denies Gun Rights Cases
  17. 19:34Supreme Court Lets Down Second Amendment Again
  18. 20:19Cases Denied: Peruta v. California & Colby v. Hogan
  19. 22:36Case Denied: Norman v. Florida (Open Carry)
  20. 23:30Supreme Court Inaction Since 2008/2010
  21. 24:49Stream Issues and Demonetization
  22. 25:14Viewer Comments and Q&A
  23. 27:31Recap: HR 38 Movement and Action Needed
  24. 30:49Final Call to Action: Contact Committee Members
  25. 35:52Store Promotion and Sign-off

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HR 38 and when will it be discussed?

HR 38 is the National Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017. It is scheduled for a full committee markup in the House of Representatives Judiciary Committee on Wednesday at 10:00 AM. This markup is a crucial step where the bill's text will be reviewed, potentially amended, and voted upon by the committee members.

How can I help HR 38 pass?

You can help HR 38 pass by contacting the members of the House Judiciary Committee. The video provides a link to their website where you can find contact information, including Facebook, Twitter, and official websites. Sending respectful messages urging them to vote for HR 38 is encouraged before the committee markup.

What recent Supreme Court decisions affect gun rights?

The Supreme Court recently denied certiorari (declined to hear) several key gun rights cases. These include Peruta v. California regarding concealed carry permits, Colby v. Hogan concerning assault weapons bans, and Norman v. Florida on open carry laws. This inaction means lower court rulings stand and the Supreme Court has not provided federal guidance on these issues.

What is a committee markup in Congress?

A committee markup is a formal process where a legislative committee reviews, debates, and potentially amends a bill. It typically involves opening statements from committee members, reading the bill's text, proposing and voting on amendments, and concluding with a vote on the amended bill. If passed by the committee, it then moves to the full chamber for consideration.

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