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HR 822 — National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act of 2011

Last action — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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Summary

National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act of 2011 - Amends the federal criminal code to authorize a person who is carrying a valid, government-issued identification document containing that person's photograph and a valid permit to carry a concealed firearm in one state, and who is not prohibited from possessing, transporting, shipping, or receiving a firearm under federal law, to possess or carry a concealed handgun (other than a machine gun or destructive device) in another state in accordance with the restrictions of that state. Directs the Comptroller General to conduct an audit of: (1) state laws and regulations that authorize the issuance of a concealed firearm permit or license to a nonresident, including a description of the permitting or licensing requirements; (2) the number of such valid permits or licenses issued or denied (and the basis for such denials) to nonresidents by each state; and (3) the effectiveness of such state laws and regulations in protecting the public safety. Directs the Comptroller General to conduct a study of the ability of state and local law enforcement authorities to verify the validity of concealed firearm licenses or permits issued by other states.

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Action History

  1. Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

  2. On passage Passed by recorded vote: 272 - 154 (Roll no. 852).

  3. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  4. On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 161 - 263 (Roll no. 851).

  5. The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H7689)

  6. DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cicilline motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to limit state reciprocity for carrying a gun for child sex offenders, domestic violence offenders and known or suspected terrorists.

  7. Mr. Cicilline moved to recommit with instructions to Judiciary. (consideration: CR H7687-8689; text: CR H7688)

  8. The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H7687)

  9. The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 822.

  10. H.AMDT.875 On agreeing to the Cicilline amendment (A008) Failed by recorded vote: 146 - 277 (Roll no. 850).

  11. H.AMDT.874 On agreeing to the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment (A007) Failed by recorded vote: 123 - 299 (Roll no. 849).

  12. H.AMDT.873 On agreeing to the Cohen amendment (A006) Failed by recorded vote: 150 - 276 (Roll no. 848).

  13. H.AMDT.872 On agreeing to the Johnson (GA) amendment (A005) Failed by recorded vote: 144 - 281 (Roll no. 847).

  14. H.AMDT.871 On agreeing to the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment (A004) Failed by recorded vote: 139 - 284 (Roll no. 846).

  15. H.AMDT.870 On agreeing to the Hastings (FL) amendment (A003) Failed by recorded vote: 148 - 277 (Roll no. 845).

  16. H.AMDT.869 On agreeing to the McCarthy (NY) amendment (A002) Failed by recorded vote: 147 - 274 (Roll no. 844).

  17. H.AMDT.868 On agreeing to the Woodall amendment (A001) Failed by recorded vote: 140 - 283 (Roll no. 843).

  18. H.AMDT.876 On agreeing to the Reichert amendment (A009) Agreed to by voice vote.

  19. DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 463, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Reichert amendment No. 10.

  20. H.AMDT.876 Amendment (A009) offered by Mr. Reichert. (consideration: CR H7681-7682; text: CR H7681)Amendment requires a GAO study on the ability of state and local law enforcement authorities to verify the validity of out-of-state concealed firearms permits.

  21. POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Cicilline amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Smith(TX) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.

  22. DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 463, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cicilline amendment No. 9.

  23. H.AMDT.875 Amendment (A008) offered by Mr. Cicilline. (consideration: CR H7680-7681, H7687; text: CR H7680)Amendment sought to limit the bill from taking effect in a State until the State Attorney General, head of the State police, and the Secretary of State have jointly certified that the other State's carry laws are substantially similar to its own licensing or permitting requirements.

  24. POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mrs. Jackson Lee (TX) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.

  25. DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 463, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment No. 8.

  26. H.AMDT.874 Amendment (A007) offered by Ms. Jackson Lee (TX). (consideration: CR H7678-7680, H7686-7687; text: CR H7678)Amendment sought to require a person provide at least 24 hours notice to a law enforcement officer of the State of the intention to possess or carry a concealed handgun in the State.

  27. POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Cohen amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Cohen demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.

  28. DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 463, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cohen amendment No. 7.

  29. H.AMDT.873 Amendment (A006) offered by Mr. Cohen. (consideration: CR H7677-7678, H7685-7686; text: CR H7677)An amendment numbered 7 printed in House Report 112-283 to exempt from the bill any State law requiring a person to be at least 21 years of age to possess or carry a concealed handgun.

  30. POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Johnson (GA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Smith (TX) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.

  31. DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 463, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Johnson (GA) amendment No. 6.

  32. H.AMDT.872 Amendment (A005) offered by Mr. Johnson (GA). (consideration: CR H7676-7677, H7685; text: CR H7676)Amendment sought to require that possession or carrying of a concealed loaded handgun in a State to be subject to that State's law regarding firearm safety training, including live-fire exercise.

  33. POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Smith (TX) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.

  34. DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 463, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment No. 4.

  35. H.AMDT.871 Amendment (A004) offered by Ms. Jackson Lee (TX). (consideration: CR H7674-7676, H7684-7685; text: CR H7674)Amendment sought to require a State to create a comprehensive database that would contain all permits and licenses issued by the State for carrying a concealed weapon and would make this comprehensive database available to law enforcement officers from all States 24 hours a day.

  36. POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Hastings (FL) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Chabot demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.

  37. DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 463, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hastings (FL) amendment No. 3.

  38. H.AMDT.870 Amendment (A003) offered by Mr. Hastings (FL). (consideration: CR H7673-7674, H7683-7684; text: CR H7673)Amendment sought to exempt States from right-to-carry reciprocity when the State does not require individuals to apply for and complete a carry permit application at their local law enforcement station.

  39. POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the McCarthy (NY) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mrs. McCarthy (NY) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.

  40. DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 463, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McCarthy (NY) amendment No. 2.

  41. H.AMDT.869 Amendment (A002) offered by Mrs. McCarthy (NY). (consideration: CR H7672-7673, H7683; text: CR H7672)Amendment sought to require that States affirmatively pass legislation enacting provisions of the bill before the bill can go into effect in that State.

  42. POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Woodall amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Smith (TX) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.

  43. DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 463, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Woodall amendment No. 1.

  44. H.AMDT.868 Amendment (A001) offered by Mr. Woodall. (consideration: CR H7671-7672, H7682-7683; text: CR H7671)Amendment sought to protect the rights of states that already have reciprocal agreements in place for the concealed carry of firearms to continue enforcing those preexisting agreements.

  45. GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 822.

  46. The Speaker designated the Honorable Candice S. Miller to act as Chairwoman of the Committee.

  47. House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 463 and Rule XVIII.

  48. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 822 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. The resolution waives all points of order against the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute, now printed in the bill. The resolution waives all points of order against the amendments printed in the report.

  49. Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 463. (consideration: CR H7661-7690; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H7670-7671)

  50. Rule H. Res. 463 passed House.

  51. Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 463 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 822 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. The resolution waives all points of order against the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute, now printed in the bill. The resolution waives all points of order against the amendments printed in the report.

  52. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 187.

  53. Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 112-277.

  54. Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 19 - 11.

  55. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  56. Mr. Chabot asked unanimous consent that the Committee on the Judiciary have until 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 20, 2011, to file a report to accompany H.R. 822.

  57. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  58. Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security Discharged.

  59. Subcommittee Hearings Held.

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

  61. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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What does HR 822 do?
National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act of 2011 - Amends the federal criminal code to authorize a person who is carrying a valid, government-issued identification document containing that person's photograph and a valid permit to carry a concealed firearm in one state, and who is not prohibited from possessing, transporting, shipping, or receiving a firearm under federal law, to possess or carry a concealed handgun (other than a machine gun or destructive device) in another state in accordance with the restrictions of that state. Directs the Comptroller General to conduct an audit of: (1) state laws and regulations that authorize the issuance of a concealed firearm permit or license to a nonresident, including a description of the permitting or licensing requirements; (2) the number of such valid permits or licenses issued or denied (and the basis for such denials) to nonresidents by each state; and (3) the effectiveness of such state laws and regulations in protecting the public safety. Directs the Comptroller General to conduct a study of the ability of state and local law enforcement authorities to verify the validity of concealed firearm licenses or permits issued by other states.
Who sponsors HR 822?
HR 822 is sponsored by Cliff Stearns (R).
What is the current status of HR 822?
This bill died with 112th 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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