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Congressman Williams Introduces Resolution Backing the Second Amendment on National “2A Day”

April 17, 2025

Washington, D.C. – Today, in honor of National Second Amendment Day, Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25) introduced a resolution reaffirming the House of Representatives’ continued support for the Second Amendment and commending the Trump Administration’s actions to protect American gun owners by dismantling Biden’s infringements on our constitutional freedoms.

“Our founding fathers fought to establish a nation where every citizen has the right to protect themselves, their property, and their family,” said Congressman Roger Williams. “For too long, the Biden Administration and radical leftists went to extreme lengths to criminalize law-abiding gun owners, jeopardizing the Second Amendment. My resolution reaffirms Congressional support for the Second Amendment and commends President Trump’s actions to protect American gun owners by dismantling Biden’s infringements on our constitutional freedoms.”

Background:

  • April 17th is a national day of observation and commemoration of the Second Amendment to honor our forefathers’ wisdom and the freedoms protected by the U.S. Constitution.
  • Original cosponsors: Reps. Babin, Biggs, Cline, Cloud, Crane, Crenshaw, Downing, Fallon, Haridopolos, Hudson, Luna, McDowell, Schmidt, Taylor, Weber, and Wied.
  • Supporting orgs: National Rifle Association (NRA), National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF).
  • First reported on Fox.

Read the bill text here.

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Congressman Roger Williams is the Chairman of the House Small Business Committee and member of the House Financial Services Committee. He proudly represents the 25th Congressional District of Texas.