H.R. 2930: Preserving Rights Of Tenants by Ensuring Compliance To the Second Amendment Act

This bill, titled the "Preserving Rights Of Tenants by Ensuring Compliance To the Second Amendment Act" or the "PROTECT the Second Amendment Act," aims to ensure that residents of certain federally assisted rental housing are allowed to possess firearms. Here are the key components of the bill:

1. Firearms Possession in Federally Assisted Housing

The bill declares that residents living in covered federally assisted rental housing cannot be prohibited from possessing firearms legally. This includes:

• Their residential unit: Residents can keep firearms in their own dwelling.
• Common areas: Residents can carry or transport firearms through shared areas of the housing complex while on their way to or from their unit.

2. Definition of Covered Federally Assisted Housing

"Covered federally assisted rental housing" refers to housing units that receive certain types of federal assistance. The bill includes various programs under which this assistance is provided, specifically:

• Public housing programs under the United States Housing Act of 1937.
• Rental assistance programs, such as Section 8.
• Programs under the HOME Investment Partnerships program, the Housing Trust Fund, and supportive housing for persons with disabilities.
• AIDS Housing Opportunities programs.
• Native American housing programs.
• Housing assistance for Native Hawaiians.
• Assistance for rural rental housing.

3. Prohibition of Additional Restrictions

The legislation explicitly states that residents cannot face additional conditions or restrictions on firearms possession beyond what is already established by law. This means if a resident is legally allowed to own a firearm, housing authorities cannot impose further limitations specific to their housing program.

4. Implications for Compliance

The bill is structured to ensure that housing providers receiving federal funding comply with this requirement. If enacted, it is expected that housing agencies will need to adjust their policies to align with the provisions of this bill, allowing for the lawful possession of firearms by tenants.

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