Second Amendment Restoration Act of 2025
Summary
The Second Amendment Restoration Act of 2025 aims to repeal the firearm-related provisions of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA). This includes repealing Title II and Subtitle D of Title III of Division A of the BSCA, which relate to firearms and amendments to the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), respectively. The bill seeks to restore laws as they existed before the enactment of the BSCA, affecting provisions in Title 18 of the United States Code, the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act, the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, Title 28 of the United States Code, and the ESEA.
Expected Effects
If enacted, the bill would reverse changes made by the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act regarding firearm regulations and related educational provisions. This could lead to changes in background checks, restrictions on certain firearms, and funding for school safety initiatives. The Act also seeks to eliminate funding for NICS expansion of juvenile records.
Potential Benefits
- Restoration of Second Amendment rights as perceived by supporters of the bill.
- Reduction of perceived unnecessary burdens on gun ownership.
- Refocusing federal efforts on addressing the root causes of violence, as opposed to firearm restrictions.
- Reinstatement of prior legal provisions related to firearms.
- Elimination of certain restrictions and reporting requirements introduced by the BSCA.
Most Benefited Areas:
Potential Disadvantages
- Potential increase in gun violence due to relaxed regulations, as argued by opponents.
- Reduced funding for mental health and school safety initiatives related to firearm violence prevention.
- Weakening of background check processes, potentially allowing more firearms to fall into the wrong hands.
- Increased difficulty in tracking and preventing gun-related crimes.
- Undermining efforts to keep firearms out of the hands of individuals deemed dangerous.
Constitutional Alignment
The bill's proponents argue it aligns with the Second Amendment, which guarantees the right to bear arms. They believe the BSCA infringes upon this right. Opponents may argue that the bill undermines the government's ability to regulate firearms for public safety, potentially conflicting with the government's responsibility to ensure domestic tranquility and promote the general welfare, as stated in the Constitution's preamble. The interpretation of the Second Amendment is a key point of contention.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).