United States 118th Congress Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 171 R · 1 D cosponsors

HR 38 — Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 118th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide a means by which nonresidents of a State whose residents may carry concealed firearms may also do so in the State.

Bill Text

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The bill establishes a federal framework for nonresidents to carry concealed firearms in states that allow residents to do so.

  • 18 U.S.C. Chapter 44

    Sec. 926D. Reciprocity for the carrying of certain concealed firearms (a) Notwithstanding any provision of the law of any State or political subdivision thereof (except as provided in subsection (b)) and subject only to the requirements of this section, a person who is not prohibited by Federal law from possessing, transporting, shipping, or receiving a firearm, who is carrying a valid identification document containing a photograph of the person, and who is carrying a valid license or permit which is issued pursuant to the law of a State and which permits the person to carry a concealed firearm or is entitled to carry a concealed firearm in the State in which the person resides, may possess or carry a concealed handgun (other than a machine gun or destructive device) that has been shipped or transported in interstate or foreign commerce, in any State that--

    This creates a new legal provision allowing nonresidents to carry concealed handguns in certain states.

  • 18 U.S.C. Chapter 44

    (b) This section shall not be construed to supersede or limit the laws of any State that-- (1) permit private persons or entities to prohibit or restrict the possession of concealed firearms on their property; or (2) prohibit or restrict the possession of firearms on any State or local government property, installation, building, base, or park.

    This clarifies that existing state laws regarding private property and government property restrictions remain unaffected.

  • 18 U.S.C. Chapter 44

    (c)(1) A person who carries or possesses a concealed handgun in accordance with subsections (a) and (b) may not be arrested or otherwise detained for violation of any law or any rule or regulation of a State or any political subdivision thereof related to the possession, transportation, or carrying of firearms unless there is probable cause to believe that the person is doing so in a manner not provided for by this section.

    This provision protects individuals from being arrested without probable cause while carrying a concealed handgun under the new rules.

  • 18 U.S.C. Chapter 44

    (d)(1) A person who is deprived of any right, privilege, or immunity secured by this section, under color of any statute, ordinance, regulation, custom, or usage of any State or any political subdivision thereof, may bring an action in any appropriate court against any other person, including a State or political subdivision thereof, who causes the person to be subject to the deprivation, for damages or other appropriate relief.

    This allows individuals to sue for damages if their rights under this section are violated by state or local authorities.

  • 18 U.S.C. Chapter 44

    (e)(1) The term `identification document' means a document made or issued by or under the authority of the United States Government, a State, or a political subdivision of a State which, when completed with information concerning a particular individual, is of a type intended or commonly accepted for the purpose of identification of individuals.

    This defines what constitutes an acceptable identification document for carrying a concealed handgun.

  • 18 U.S.C. Chapter 44

    (f)(1) A person who possesses or carries a concealed handgun under subsection (a) shall not be subject to the prohibitions of section 922(q) with respect to that handgun.

    This provision exempts individuals carrying concealed handguns under the new law from certain federal restrictions.

  • 18 U.S.C. Chapter 44

    (f)(2) A person possessing or carrying a concealed handgun in a State under subsection (a) may do so in any of the following areas in the State that are open to the public: (A) A unit of the National Park System. (B) A unit of the National Wildlife Refuge System. (C) Public land under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management. (D) Land administered and managed by the Army Corps of Engineers. (E) Land administered and managed by the Bureau of Reclamation. (F) Land administered and managed by the Forest Service.

    This allows individuals to carry concealed handguns in various public lands managed by federal agencies.

  • 18 U.S.C. Chapter 44

    The table of sections for such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 926C the following: 926D. Reciprocity for the carrying of certain concealed firearms.

    This creates a new entry in the legal code's structure to reflect the addition of the new provision.

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 38 do?
To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide a means by which nonresidents of a State whose residents may carry concealed firearms may also do so in the State.
Who sponsors HR 38?
HR 38 is sponsored by Hudson, Richard (Republican), Gosar, Paul A. (Republican), Burchett, Tim (Republican), Mooney, Alexander X. (Republican), Issa, Darrell (Republican), Ferguson, A. Drew (Republican), McClintock, Tom (Republican), Bost, Mike (Republican), Perry, Scott (Republican), Smith, Jason (Republican), Johnson, Bill (Republican), Wittman, Robert J. (Republican), Crawford, Eric A. "Rick" (Republican), Burgess, Michael C. (Republican), Reschenthaler, Guy (Republican), Wagner, Ann (Republican), Latta, Robert E. (Republican), Van Duyne, Beth (Republican), Armstrong, Kelly (Republican), Crenshaw, Dan (Republican), Posey, Bill (Republican), Stefanik, Elise M. (Republican), Hill, J. French (Republican), Simpson, Michael K. (Republican), Ellzey, Jake (Republican), Davidson, Warren (Republican), Gaetz, Matt (Republican), Mast, Brian J. (Republican), Buck, Ken (Republican), Arrington, Jodey C. (Republican), Dunn, Neal P. (Republican), Bergman, Jack (Republican), Carl, Jerry L. (Republican), Wilson, Joe (Republican), Scott, Austin (Republican), Cloud, Michael (Republican), Mace, Nancy (Republican), Cammack, Kat (Republican), Babin, Brian (Republican), Murphy, Gregory F. (Republican), Amodei, Mark E. (Republican), Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" (Republican), Guest, Michael (Republican), Waltz, Michael (Republican), Lamborn, Doug (Republican), Palmer, Gary J. (Republican), Grothman, Glenn (Republican), Harshbarger, Diana (Republican), LaHood, Darin (Republican), Cline, Ben (Republican), Steil, Bryan (Republican), Letlow, Julia (Republican), Finstad, Brad (Republican), Stauber, Pete (Republican), Kelly, Mike (Republican), Bishop, Dan (Republican), Baird, James R. (Republican), Miller-Meeks, Mariannette (Republican), Gimenez, Carlos A. (Republican), Moore, Blake D. (Republican), Jackson, Ronny (Republican), Johnson, Dusty (Republican), Fallon, Pat (Republican), Newhouse, Dan (Republican), Miller, Carol D. 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What is the current status of HR 38?
This bill died with 118th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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