Text of Senate Amendment 4428

On Mon Mar 16, Senator Christopher Murphy (D-CT) delivered a floor speech titled "Text Of Senate Amendment 4428" in the Senate. The speech addressed gun policy and also covered veterans affairs. It referenced legislation including S1133, S1383.

Text of Senate Amendment 4428

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 48 (Tuesday, March 17, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 48 (Tuesday, March 17, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S1133] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 4428. Mr. MURPHY submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 1383, to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows: At the appropriate place, insert the following: SEC. ___. DOCUMENTARY PROOF OF UNITED STATES CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR FIREARM PURCHASES. Section 5861 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) in subsection (l), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or'', and (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(m) to receive or possess a firearm unless such person presents documentary proof of United States citizenship, as defined in section 3 of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (52 U.S.C. 20502).''. ______