Bill · H.R. 8758· House(119-HR-8758)
Protecting Our Second Amendment Data Act
- Introduced
- 5/12/2026
- Last activity
- 5/12/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Scott Perry
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Protecting Our Second Amendment Data Act aims to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968. It introduces requirements for various grant recipients to provide certifications regarding the handling of sensitive data. Specifically, applicants must certify they have not intentionally, accidentally, or knowingly disclosed personally identifiable information related to firearm transactions. These transactions include firearm registration, concealed carry permits, open carry permits, or background checks. The bill also provides specific definitions for "firearm" and "personally identifiable information."
Yes
Does this protect people from being watched or searched?+7
The bill requires certifications to prevent the disclosure of personally identifiable information related to firearm transactions.
Would gun owners be better off under this?+6
The bill provides enhanced privacy protections for individuals engaged in firearm-related transactions and permit applications.
Does this protect the right to own guns?+5
The bill protects the privacy of sensitive data related to firearm transactions, such as permits and registration.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Protection of Sensitive Data: The bill requires applicants for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (Section 2) to certify they have not disclosed personally identifiable information related to firearm transactions. This could protect individuals' privacy regarding firearm registrations, concealed carry permits, open carry permits, or background checks.
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Accountability for Public Agencies: Under Section 3(a), public agencies applying for discretionary grants must certify they have not disclosed personally identifiable information related to firearm transactions, such as registering a firearm or applying for permits.
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Accountability for Private Entities: Section 3(b) requires private entities to certify they have not used, disseminated, or facilitated the use or dissemination of personally identifiable information regarding firearm transactions.
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Accountability for Local Governments and Tribes: Under Section 3(c), the COPS Director and the BJA Director will require States, units of local government, and Indian tribes to submit a certification that they have not disclosed personally identifiable information involving people involved in firearm registration or permit applications.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are explicitly stated in the text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Privacy Rights+7
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Gun Owners+6
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Second Amendment Protections+5
- 5/12/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Introduced in House