{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://byrne.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/byrne-votes-in-favor-of-strong-second-amendment-legislation", "Byrne Votes in Favor of Strong Second Amendment Legislation", "2017-12-06", "2017", "2017-12", "Republican", "House", "AL", "Bradley Byrne", "B001289", "byrne.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Congressman Bradley Byrne today voted in favor of H.R. 38, the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act. Byrne is a co-sponsor of the important Second Amendment legislation.\nThe bill would allow a person with a valid state-issued concealed firearm permit to carry a concealed firearm in any other state that also issues concealed firearm permits. The bill would also apply for states that allow non-prohibited persons to carry a concealed firearm without a permit. Notably, the bill does not create a national licensing program, but would require states to recognize other states\u2019 valid concealed carry permits.\nCongressman Byrne said: \u201cA citizen\u2019s Second Amendment right should not end when they cross state lines. Under current law, a gunowner is subject to criminal and civil risk by simply exercising their constitutional right to carry their firearm when traveling. With this strong Second Amendment legislation, we can provide much needed clarity and help make our country a safer place.\u201d\nThe bill passed by a vote of 231 to 198.\nThe legislation is supported by the National Rifle Association (NRA). They note that the legislation \u201csimply seeks to shift the law to the side of those who obey the rules so they \u2013 and not just the criminals \u2013 can exercise what the U.S. Supreme Court called \u2018the right to possess and carry weapons in case of confrontation\u2019 in any state where their travels may take them.\u201d\nClick here for more information on the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://byrne.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/byrne-votes-in-favor-of-strong-second-amendment-legislation"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 1.3716390822082758, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}