United States 117th Congress Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

HR 6182 — PREACH Act

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

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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 117th 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.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Protecting Religious Exemptions for Amish Communities and Households Act or the PREACH Act This bill allows an individual who is a member of an Amish or Mennonite church to use a state-issued identification document (that does not require a photograph of the individual) to obtain a firearm from a federally licensed dealer.

Bill Text

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The bill establishes a religious exemption from photographic identification requirements for Amish and Mennonite individuals when purchasing firearms from federally licensed dealers.

  • 18 U.S.C. § 922(t)

    or, in the case of a transferee whom the Attorney General certifies has qualified for a religious exemption under paragraph (7), the certification and the identification document described in paragraph (7)(A)(ii)

    This change allows individuals who qualify for a religious exemption to use alternative identification methods when purchasing firearms.

  • 18 U.S.C. § 922(t)

    (7)(A) An individual desiring a religious exemption under this paragraph shall submit to the Attorney General-- (i) a letter from a bishop of an Amish or Mennonite church who is registered with the State as such a bishop, indicating that the individual is a member of the church and sincerely believes in the teachings of the church; (ii) an identification document issued by the State, which shall not be required to include a photograph of the individual; and (iii) all documents of the individual that were required by the State for the issuance of the identification document. (B) On verification of the validity of the letter and documents described in subparagraph (A), the Attorney General shall certify that the individual has qualified for a religious exemption under this paragraph.

    This addition outlines the requirements for Amish and Mennonite individuals to obtain a religious exemption from photo ID requirements.

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 6182 do?
Protecting Religious Exemptions for Amish Communities and Households Act or the PREACH Act This bill allows an individual who is a member of an Amish or Mennonite church to use a state-issued identification document (that does not require a photograph of the individual) to obtain a firearm from a federally licensed dealer.
Who sponsors HR 6182?
HR 6182 is sponsored by Gibbs, Bob (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 6182?
This bill died with 117th 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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