US HB175 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 11-0)
Status: Introduced on January 3 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-01-03 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 3 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-01-03 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Revises criminal provisions related to the interstate transportation of firearms and ammunition.An individual may transport a firearm between two places (e.g., states) where it is legal to possess, carry, or transport the firearm. During transport, the firearm must be unloaded and secured or securely stored. Additionally, an individual may transport ammunition, or a detachable magazine or feeding device, between two places where it is legal to possess, carry, or transport the ammunition, magazine, or feeding device. During transport, the ammunition, magazine, or feeding device must not be loaded into a firearm and must be securely stored. The bill prohibits the arrest or detention of an individual for a state or local firearm or ammunition violation unless there is probable cause to believe the individual failed to comply with the provisions of this bill.
Title
To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to more comprehensively address the interstate transportation of firearms or ammunition.
Sponsors
Rep. Morgan Griffith [R-VA] | Rep. Doug LaMalfa [R-CA] | Rep. David Roe [R-TN] | Rep. Jeff Duncan [R-SC] |
Rep. Don Young [R-AK] | Rep. Bill Posey [R-FL] | Rep. Mark Meadows [R-NC] | Rep. Rick Allen [R-GA] |
Rep. Chris Collins [R-NY] | Sen. Ted Budd [R-NC] | Rep. Tom Tiffany [R-WI] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2019-01-03 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. |
2019-01-03 | House | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. |
2019-01-03 | House | Introduced in House |
Same As/Similar To
SB3139 (Related) 2019-12-19 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
HB5935 (Related) 2020-03-10 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
HB5935 (Related) 2020-03-10 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Subjects
Crime and law enforcement
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Firearms and explosives
Legal fees and court costs
Motor vehicles
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Firearms and explosives
Legal fees and court costs
Motor vehicles
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/175/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr175/BILLS-116hr175ih.pdf |