Summary of H.Res. 339

Overview

H.Res. 339 is a House resolution introduced on April 17, 2025, expressing non-binding guidance and stance regarding Second Amendment rights. It is a non-binding, symbolic measure that reiterates support for the Second Amendment, condemns policies of the Biden administration related to gun control, and commends President Trump for actions to restore or protect firearm freedoms. The resolution has been referred to the House Judiciary Committee and the House Foreign Affairs Committee for consideration.

What the bill would do

• Reaffirm strong support for the Second Amendment and the constitutional guarantee that the right to keep and bear arms “shall not be infringed.”
• Disapprove the Biden administration’s gun-control agenda and its perceived hostility toward the lawful gun industry.
• Disapprove of Biden-era rule and policy changes by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) seen as restricting the Second Amendment rights of citizens.
• Disapprove of the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) policies aimed at limiting lawful firearm exports and what the resolution characterizes as bad-faith attacks on civilian gun ownership.
• Support President Trump’s actions to repeal policies viewed as harmful to law-abiding gunowners.
• Commend President Trump’s commitment to upholding the Constitution and defending the right to bear arms.

Provisions (key points)

• The six enumerated statements (1–6) constitute the core content, focusing on constitutional support, disapproval of Biden administration gun-control efforts and related agency actions (ATF and BIS), endorsement of Trump-led reversals of those policies, and commendation of Trump’s constitutional defense.

Who is affected

• Primarily serves as a political statement of position within the House.
• Affects political discourse and messaging regarding Second Amendment policy, the anti-Biden gun-control narrative, and support for Trump-era policy changes.
• Not expected to directly alter law or authorize funding, as is typical of a non-binding House resolution.

Procedural status and timeline

• Introduced: April 17, 2025.
• Referred to: Committee on the Judiciary and Committee on Foreign Affairs (for consideration of provisions within their jurisdictions).
• No further floor action or amendments detailed in the provided information.

Sponsors

• Primary sponsor: Roger Williams.
• Notable cosponsors include: Mike Collins, Mike Haridopolos, Tony Wied, Richard Hudson, August Pfluger, Sheri Biggs, Derek Schmidt, Pat Fallon, Dan Crenshaw, Ben Cline, Rudy Yakym, John R. Moolenaar, Anna Paulina Luna, Michael Cloud, Brian Babin, Elijah Crane, Troy Downing, among others.

Key takeaways

• H.Res. 339 is a non-binding expression of opinion designed to convey support for the Second Amendment and to align with Trump-era policies perceived as protective of firearm freedoms.
• It does not create new rights or impose new obligations, nor does it by itself change federal gun policy or enforcement.