Bill Would Restore Records Of Law Abiding Citizens

Menendez, Lee Reintroduce Bill to Restore Gun Records

Bill Would Restore Records of Law-Abiding Citizens

WASHINGTON, DC – Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ) and Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA-13) today reintroduced the Gun Records Restoration and Preservation Act. The bill would restore the gun records of law-abiding citizens who have had their records expunged or sealed.

Bill Would Address Unfair Consequences

The bill would address the unfair consequences that can result from having a gun record, even if the record is expunged or sealed. For example, people with expunged or sealed gun records may be denied employment, housing, or educational opportunities.

Bill Has Bipartisan Support

The bill has bipartisan support in both the House and Senate. A companion bill was introduced in the House by Representatives David Cicilline (D-RI) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA).

Conclusion

The Gun Records Restoration and Preservation Act is a common-sense bill that would restore the gun rights of law-abiding citizens. The bill has bipartisan support and should be passed into law.