The U.S. House has also seen some action this week regarding the S&W Sellout. On Wednesday, the house voted on two amendments offered by pro-Second Amendment Representative John Hostettler (R-Ind.). The first, passed on a 218 - 207 vote, forbids the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) from spending money on its "Communities for Safer Guns Coalition." This coalition uses anti-gun propaganda to help encourage cities to give highly preferential procurement treatment to firearms manufacturers who sign coerced agreements restricting their otherwise legitimate activities (e.g., the S&W Sellout). The other amendment, defeated on a 219 - 206 vote, sought to prohibit HUD from spending any money to oversee the S&W Sellout. Due to some concerns regarding the drafting of these amendments, NRA did not take a position on either, although we certainly support the spirit in which they were offered. We will be sure to report any further updates on efforts to derail HUD's anti-gun agenda.
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