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HOUSE 175116th CongressReferred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.

Expressing support for the designation of the week of June 1, 2019, through June 9, 2019, as National Fishing and Boating Week.

Last Action
3/6/2019

Actions

  • 2019-01-03Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • 2019-01-03Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • 2019-01-03Introduced in House
  • 2019-01-03Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2019-01-03 (00)

This bill 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.

Cosponsors (10)

  • Doug LaMalfa (R-CA)
  • David Roe (R-TN)
  • Jeff Duncan (R-SC)
  • DON YOUNG (R-AK)
  • Bill Posey (R-FL)
  • Mark Meadows (R-NC)
  • Rick Allen (R-GA)
  • Chris Collins (R-NY)
  • Ted Budd (R-NC)
  • Thomas Tiffany (R-WI)

Subjects

  • Criminal procedure and sentencing
  • Firearms and explosives
  • Legal fees and court costs
  • Motor vehicles
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