Now, more than ever, we have witnessed the ever-encroaching hand of big government into the daily lives of Americans. Whether it is the Legislative Branch passing legislation that extends beyond the bounds of what the Constitution provides for or Executive Branch agencies claiming powers beyond their authority, it's important that we understand what powers are granted to the federal government and what powers are reserved for the states via the U.S. Constitution. Not unrelated is the 2nd Amendment right to keep and bear arms which must be protected and strengthened in light of numerous attempts to chip away at those rights.
Related bills I am cosponsoring in the 111th Congress:
H.R. 17 Citizens' Self-Defense Act
H.R. 197 National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act
H.R. 450 Enumerated Powers Act
H.R. 1074 Firearms Interstate Commerce Reform Act
H.R. 1620 Secure Access to Firearms Enhancement (SAFE) Act
H.R. 1923 Fairness in Firearm Testing Act
H.R. 2296 Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (BATFE) Reform and Firearms Modernization Act
H.R. 5162 To restore Second Amendment rights in the District of Columbia
H.Res. 1006 Reaffirming the commitment of the House of Representatives to safeguard and uphold the 10th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States
