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  • Preserving the right to keep and bear arms
    Mar 14, 2013  - Despite the efforts of Republican Senators, Democrats on the Judiciary Committee today approved a bill banning almost 160 so-called “assault weapons.” Safeguarding our Second Amendment rights is of paramount importance, and I oppose this restriction, as well as any others, that inhibit a law-abiding... More
  • Protecting our Second Amendment rights
    Mar 4, 2013  - Since the unthinkable school shooting in Newton, Connecticut, there has been much discussion on how to prevent future tragedies. Americans are all united in our desire to ensure the safety of students and the public at large. Unfortunately, much of the focus has been on firearms restrictions, many o... More
  • Safeguarding Our Second Amendment Rights
    Jan 16, 2013  - Today, President Obama and Vice President Biden held a press conference to discuss their gun control agenda, some of which would have to be legislated by Congress and some of which the President believes he can enact through executive orders. First of all, the President should not govern this way. S... More
  • 113th Congress: Changing the way Washington does business
    Jan 7, 2013  - Last Thursday, January 3, marked the start of the 113th Congress. One of my key initiatives remains dramatically reducing federal spending and government overreach, and changing the way we do business in Washington. To that end, I introduced legislation targeting laws or policies in need of reform. ... More
  • Gingrey's Hand Gun Amendment Included In NDAA
    May 18, 2012  - Rep. Gingrey’s amendment exempting military personnel from the District of Columbia’s onerous hand gun restrictions passed by a voice vote last night. The amendment is part of the Fiscal Year 2013 National Defense Authorization Act, which is expected to pass the House of Representatives today. About... More
  • Protecting Our Second Amendment Rights
    May 17, 2012  - Congress will vote this week on the bipartisan Fiscal Year 2013 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA.) The NDAA authorizes the Department of Defense’s budget and includes other national security and military-related provisions. One NDAA provision includes an amendment I introduced, which exempts... More
  • Gingrey Offers Amendment to Protect Active Duty Service Members from DC Gun Laws
    May 27, 2010  - U.S. Congressman Phil Gingrey offered an amendment to the 2011 Defense Authorization Act that would have expressed the sense of Congress that active duty military personnel either living or stationed within the District of Columbia will not be subject to the DC Gun Ban. However, Democrats on the Hou... More
  • Gingrey's conservative record recognized by national grassroots organization
    May 27, 2009  - U.S. Congressman Phil Gingrey has been honored by the American Conservative Union – one of our nation's oldest and largest grassroots conservative organizations – for his conservative voting record during the past year. ACU's purpose is to communicate and advance the goals and principles of conserva... More
  • Gingrey’s Hunters for the Hungry Resolution passes House
    Sep 24, 2007  - As part of the inaugural Congressional Sportsmen’s Week, the U.S. House of Representatives today passed H. Res. 79, a resolution honoring the work of Hunters for the Hungry programs throughout the country. As an active member of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus, Congressman Phil Gingrey introdu... More
  • Gingrey introduces Fairness in Firearms Testing Act
    Mar 30, 2007  - U.S. Congressman Phil Gingrey today introduced H.R. 1791, the Fairness in Firearms Testing Act. This legislation improves consistency and accountability in firearm testing by giving U.S. gun manufactures access to video documentation of their products’ testing at the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Fire... More