Sen. Cruz Files Amendments to Sportsmen’s Act Legislation

WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, today filed three amendments to Sportsmen’s Act legislation to strengthen Americans’ Second Amendment rights and to limit federal ownership of land.

His amendments include:

Cruz Amendment #3456: Limit Federal Ownership of State Lands

Prevents the federal government from owning more than 50 percent of the land in any state

Cruz Amendment #3457: Firearm Commerce Modernization

Allows interstate firearms sales—by permitting out-of-state dealers to sell in a state if they comply with all state laws in which they are selling
Allows military members to buy a gun in their state of residence or where stationed

Cruz Amendment #3458: Interstate Transportation of Firearms or Ammunition

Allows interstate transportation if firearms or ammunition are in vehicles, subject to certain conditions

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Measures Strengthen Second Amendment Rights and Limit Federal Ownership of Land