Second Amendment Caucus
Second Amendment Caucus | |
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| Chairman | Thomas Massie (KY-4) |
| Founded | December 8, 2016 |
| Ideology | Second Amendment rights advocacy |
| Political position | Right-wing |
| National affiliation | Republican Party |
| Colors | Red |
| Seats in the House | 14 / 435 |
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The Second Amendment Caucus, also known as the House Second Amendment Caucus, is a congressional caucus consisting of conservative and libertarian Republican members of the United States House of Representatives who support Second Amendment rights.[1] It was formed in 2016 to "promote a pro-gun agenda" according to founding chairman Thomas Massie.[2]
History
The Second Amendment Caucus was originally established in 2004 by Representative Marilyn Musgrave (R-CO) and existed under that name until 2008. Representative Paul Broun (R-GA) recreated it in 2009 and titled it the Second Amendment Task Force. Thomas Massie reestablished it in December 2016 in light of the 2016 election results with 13 other congressmen.
Members
- Thomas Massie of Kentucky, Chairman[1]
- Justin Amash of Michigan[1]
- Brian Babin of Texas[1]
- Ken Buck of Colorado[1]
- James Comer of Kentucky[1]
- Warren Davidson of Ohio[1]
- Jeff Duncan of South Carolina[1]
- Paul Gosar of Arizona[1]
- Jody Hice of Georgia[1]
- Mark Meadows of North Carolina[1]
- Alex Mooney of West Virginia[1]
- Scott Perry of Pennsylvania[1]
- Ted Yoho of Florida[1]
See also
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n Isidro, Lorenz (December 8, 2016). "PRESS RELEASE: Republican Congressmen Form the Congressional Second Amendment Caucus". Congressman Thomas Massie. Retrieved July 4, 2017.
- ^ Gutowski, Stephen (December 9, 2016). "House Republicans Form Second Amendment Caucus". The Washington Free Beacon. Retrieved July 4, 2017.
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