Congress Has an Opportunity to Make a Lasting Impact on the Second Amendment

Katie Pointer Baney | Mar 25, 2025 | Townhall

In the 2024 election, voters made it clear there are several key issues they consider top priorities for the incoming administration and Congress. High on this list is the safeguarding and expansion of the right to self-defense, along with the protection of the Second Amendment for future generations.

For too long, lawmakers at both the federal and state levels have made hollow campaign promises about advancing pro-gun policies, only to return each election cycle with the same empty rhetoric. Now, lawmakers in Washington, D.C. have a unique opportunity to fulfill these promises and enact real, meaningful change that reflects the will of their constituents.

The U.S. House Judiciary Committee is poised to hold a “markup” session this week for a series of bills aimed at safeguarding Americans’ right to self-defense for years to come. This is a crucial step in the legislative process, allowing committee members to discuss, amend, and debate the bills before a final vote that could advance them to the full House of Representatives for consideration and potential passage into law. 

One of the key bills up for discussion in this markup is H.R. 38, the Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act, introduced by Representative Richard Hudson (NC-09). This legislation has the potential to be one of the most significant pieces of self-defense legislation passed by Congress in recent years.

H.R. 38 will create a federal standard that allows law-abiding gun owners with concealed carry permits to legally carry across state lines. This framework will bring much-needed clarity to the current patchwork of state laws, which often leaves gun owners uncertain about when and where they can safely exercise their rights, ultimately compromising their safety and the security of their families.

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