# 114-hr-4319: Second Amendment Defense Act of 2016

114-hr-4319, Second Amendment Defense Act of 2016, is a 114th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10] (R-PA); status Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations. (as of 2025-11-18).

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## Facts
- Bill: 114-hr-4319
- Congress: 114
- Title: Second Amendment Defense Act of 2016
- Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
- Introduced: 2016-01-05
- Sponsor: Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10] (R-PA)
- Cosponsors: 32
- Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-11-18

## Summary

Second Amendment Defense Act of 2016 This bill prohibits a federal government officer or employee from taking an action that limits an individual's conduct related to firearms or ammunition that is more restrictive than limitations in effect as of January 3, 2016.

## Cosponsors (32)

- Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-9] (R-AZ), 2016-01-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1] (R-GA), 2016-01-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Loudermilk, Barry [R-GA-11] (R-GA), 2016-01-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Zinke, Ryan K. [R-MT-1] (R-MT), 2016-01-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Westmoreland, Lynn A. [R-GA-3] (R-GA), 2016-01-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6] (R-WI), 2016-01-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Palazzo, Steven M. [R-MS-4] (R-MS), 2016-01-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4] (R-OK), 2016-01-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Massie, Thomas [R-KY-4] (R-KY), 2016-01-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Lucas, Frank D. [R-OK-3] (R-OK), 2016-01-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. LaMalfa, Doug [R-CA-1] (R-CA), 2016-01-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Huelskamp, Tim [R-KS-1] (R-KS), 2016-01-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Miller, Jeff [R-FL-1] (R-FL), 2016-01-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Love, Mia B. [R-UT-4] (R-UT), 2016-01-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14] (R-TX), 2016-01-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Rouzer, David [R-NC-7] (R-NC), 2016-01-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Brooks, Mo [R-AL-5] (R-AL), 2016-01-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Hice, Jody B. [R-GA-10] (R-GA), 2016-01-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Lamborn, Doug [R-CO-5] (R-CO), 2016-01-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Labrador, Raul R. [R-ID-1] (R-ID), 2016-01-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Bridenstine, Jim [R-OK-1] (R-OK), 2016-01-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Benishek, Dan [R-MI-1] (R-MI), 2016-01-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Duncan, Jeff [R-SC-3] (R-SC), 2016-01-07T00:00:00.000Z
- JOHN DUNCAN (R-TN), 2016-01-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Flores, Bill [R-TX-17] (R-TX), 2016-01-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Gohmert, Louie [R-TX-1] (R-TX), 2016-01-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Scott, Austin [R-GA-8] (R-GA), 2016-01-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Pompeo, Mike [R-KS-4] (R-KS), 2016-01-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Luetkemeyer, Blaine [R-MO-3] (R-MO), 2016-01-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Franks, Trent [R-AZ-8] (R-AZ), 2016-01-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Mullin, Markwayne [R-OK-2] (R-OK), 2016-01-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Olson, Pete [R-TX-22] (R-TX), 2016-02-29T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 114-hr-2802: First Amendment Defense Act
- 114-hr-4773: Protecting Workplace Advancement and Opportunity Act
- 114-hr-24: Federal Reserve Transparency Act of 2015
- 114-hr-160: Protect Medical Innovation Act of 2015
- 114-hr-1190: Protecting Seniors' Access to Medicare Act of 2015
- 114-hr-699: Email Privacy Act

## Sources
- [114-hr-4319 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/4319)

## Related
- [114-hr-2802: First Amendment Defense Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/114-hr-2802)
- [114-hr-4773: Protecting Workplace Advancement and Opportunity Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/114-hr-4773)
- [114-hr-24: Federal Reserve Transparency Act of 2015](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/114-hr-24)
- [114-hr-160: Protect Medical Innovation Act of 2015](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/114-hr-160)
- [114-hr-1190: Protecting Seniors' Access to Medicare Act of 2015](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/114-hr-1190)
- [114-hr-699: Email Privacy Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/114-hr-699)
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