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H.R. 17 (111th)

Citizens' Self-Defense Act of 2009

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Introduced

6 January 2009

Last action

9 February 2009 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Sponsors

Rep. Bartlett, Roscoe G. [R-MD-6], Rep. McClintock, Tom [R-CA-5], Rep. Rogers, Mike D. [R-AL-3], Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR], Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-41], Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5], Rep. Mica, John L. [R-FL-7], Rep. Fortenberry, Jeff [R-NE-1], Rep. Shadegg, John B. [R-AZ-3], Rep. Hall, Ralph M. [R-TX-4], Rep. Buchanan, Vern [R-FL-16], Rep. Simpson, Michael K. [R-ID-2], Rep. McCotter, Thaddeus G. [R-MI-11], Rep. Bachmann, Michele [R-MN-6], Rep. Fleming, John [R-LA-4], Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV], Rep. Marchant, Kenny [R-TX-24], Rep. Platts, Todd Russell [R-PA-19], Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12], Rep. Posey, Bill [R-FL-8], Rep. Alexander, Rodney [R-LA-5], Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4], Rep. Putnam, Adam H. [R-FL-12]

Subjects

Defence

Source updated

14 August 2025

Defence

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Summary

Citizens' Self-Defense Act of 2009 - Declares that a person not prohibited under the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act from receiving a firearm shall have the right to obtain firearms for security and to use firearms in defense of: (1) self or family against a reasonably perceived threat of imminent and unlawful infliction of serious bodily injury; (2) self or family in the course of the commission by another person of a violent felony against the person or a member of the person's family; and (3) the person's home in the course of the commission of a felony by another person. Authorizes persons whose rights under this Act have been violated to bring an action in U.S. district court against the United States, any state, or any person for damages, injunctive relief, and such other relief as the court deems appropriate.

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Timeline

  1. 6 January 2009

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 6 January 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 6 January 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 9 February 2009

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

    Source: Committee

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Versions

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  • Introduced in House (text)

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