What does Preamble of Protecting Our Second Amendment Data Act do?

This bill proposes to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968. The proposed amendment concerns certifications related to the disclosure of personally identifiable information. The disclosure in question pertains to individuals involved in firearm possession transactions. The bill addresses intentional, accidental, or otherwise knowing disclosures of such information.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Protecting Our Second Amendment Data Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Protecting Our Second Amendment Data Act

What does EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM. of Protecting Our Second Amendment Data Act do?

This section amends Section 502(a) of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968. The amendment adds a requirement for applicants. Applicants must certify that they have not knowingly disclosed personally identifiable information related to firearm transactions.

What does DISCRETIONARY GRANTS. of Protecting Our Second Amendment Data Act do?

This section amends sections of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 related to discretionary grants. It modifies Section 517 to require public agencies applying for grants to certify they have not disclosed personally identifiable information related to firearm transactions. It amends Section 519(b) to require private entities applying for grants to include a similar certification regarding the use or dissemination of personally identifiable information. It adds a certification requirement to Section 1701 (COPS Grants), requiring states, local governments, and Indian tribes to certify they have not disclosed such information. The COPS Director and the BJA Director will determine the acceptable form for these certifications.

What does DEFINITIONS. of Protecting Our Second Amendment Data Act do?

This section amends Section 901(a) of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 It modifies paragraphs (32) and (33) by striking 'and' and the period, respectively It adds new paragraphs (34) and (35) to define 'firearm' and 'personally identifiable information'

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Protecting Our Second Amendment Data Act

Last updated: 5/12/2026 · Introduced: 5/12/2026

Author: Scott Perry (R-PA)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill requires applicants for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program to certify that they have not knowingly disclosed personally identifiable information related to firearm transactions.
Public agencies and private entities applying for discretionary grants under the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 must certify they have not disclosed personally identifiable information related to firearm transactions.
States, local governments, and Indian tribes applying for COPS Grants must certify they have not disclosed personally identifiable information related to firearm transactions as a condition of grant eligibility.

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