H.R. 225 · 117th Congress · House

To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to more comprehensively address the interstate transportation of firearms or ammunition.

Active· Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Introduced
Jan 6, 21
Passed House
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Passed Senate
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Sent to President
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Signed into Law
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Executive Summary

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 term transport includes staying in temporary lodging overnight; stopping for food, fuel, vehicle maintenance, an emergency, or medical treatment; and any other activities that are incidental to the transportation. It does not include transportation related to certain crimes.

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.

Action Timeline

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  1. MAR 04, 2021Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

  2. JAN 06, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  3. JAN 06, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  4. JAN 06, 2021IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Committees

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Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee

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Referred: Mar 4, 2021

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Judiciary Committee

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Referred: Jan 6, 2021

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