United States 117th Congress Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 200 R · 4 D cosponsors

HR 38 — Concealed Carry Reciprocity 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.

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Summary

Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act This bill establishes a federal statutory framework to regulate the carry or possession of concealed firearms across state lines. Specifically, an individual who is eligible to carry a concealed firearm in one state may carry or possess a concealed handgun (other than a machine gun or destructive device) in another state that allows its residents to carry concealed firearms. It sets forth requirements for the lawful concealed carry across state lines. The bill preempts most state and local laws related to concealed carry and establishes a private right of action for a person adversely affected by interference with a concealed-carry right established by this bill.

Bill Text

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The bill establishes a federal standard allowing nonresidents to carry concealed firearms in states where such carrying is permitted for residents.

  • 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 section allowing nonresidents to carry concealed firearms in certain states.

  • 18 U.S.C. Chapter 44

    The court shall award a plaintiff prevailing in an action brought under paragraph (1) damages and such other relief as the court deems appropriate, including a reasonable attorney's fee.

    This allows individuals who successfully challenge a denial of their rights under this new section to receive damages and attorney's fees.

  • 18 U.S.C. Chapter 44

    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 specifies areas where nonresidents can carry concealed handguns in the state.

  • 18 U.S.C. Chapter 44

    When a person successfully asserts this section as a defense in a criminal proceeding, the court shall award the prevailing defendant a reasonable attorney's fee.

    This provides attorney's fees for defendants who successfully defend against charges under the conditions laid out in the new section.

  • 18 U.S.C. Chapter 44

    The term 'handgun' includes any magazine for use in a handgun and any ammunition loaded into the handgun or its magazine.

    This clarifies the definition of 'handgun' to include magazines and ammunition.

  • 18 U.S.C. Chapter 44

    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 ensures states can still enforce certain local restrictions on concealed firearms.

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.

Sponsors

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 38 do?
Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act This bill establishes a federal statutory framework to regulate the carry or possession of concealed firearms across state lines. Specifically, an individual who is eligible to carry a concealed firearm in one state may carry or possess a concealed handgun (other than a machine gun or destructive device) in another state that allows its residents to carry concealed firearms. It sets forth requirements for the lawful concealed carry across state lines. The bill preempts most state and local laws related to concealed carry and establishes a private right of action for a person adversely affected by interference with a concealed-carry right established by this bill.
Who sponsors HR 38?
HR 38 is sponsored by Allen, Rick W. (Republican), Babin, Brian (Republican), Balderson, Troy (Republican), Barr, Andy (Republican), Bishop, Dan (Republican), Boebert, Lauren (Republican), Brooks, Mo (Republican), Budd, Ted (Republican), Calvert, Ken (Republican), Chabot, Steve (Republican), Cline, Ben (Republican), Cloud, Michael (Republican), Davidson, Warren (Republican), Duncan, Jeff (Republican), Fulcher, Russ (Republican), Ferguson, A. Drew (Republican), Gaetz, Matt (Republican), Gosar, Paul A. (Republican), Greene, Marjorie Taylor (Republican), Grothman, Glenn (Republican), Higgins, Clay (Republican), Hill, J. French (Republican), Johnson, Bill (Republican), Joyce, John (Republican), Kelly, Mike (Republican), Kinzinger, Adam (Republican), LaMalfa, Doug (Republican), Lamborn, Doug (Republican), Long, Billy (Republican), Mooney, Alexander X. (Republican), Mullin, Markwayne (Republican), Nehls, Troy E. (Republican), Norman, Ralph (Republican), Palazzo, Steven M. (Republican), Palmer, Gary J. (Republican), Posey, Bill (Republican), Reschenthaler, Guy (Republican), Rouzer, David (Republican), Rutherford, John H. (Republican), Steube, W. Gregory (Republican), Taylor, Van (Republican), Wagner, Ann (Republican), Waltz, Michael (Republican), Weber, Randy K. Sr. (Republican), Zeldin, Lee M. (Republican), Crenshaw, Dan (Republican), Rice, Tom (Republican), Gooden, Lance (Republican), Bucshon, Larry (Republican), Wittman, Robert J. (Republican), Biggs, Andy (Republican), Stefanik, Elise M. (Republican), Meuser, Daniel (Republican), Armstrong, Kelly (Republican), Womack, Steve (Republican), Bacon, Don (Republican), Lesko, Debbie (Republican), Simpson, Michael K. (Republican), Walberg, Tim (Republican), McKinley, David B. (Republican), Gonzalez, Anthony (Republican), Stivers, Steve (Republican), Cole, Tom (Republican), Hagedorn, Jim (Republican), Kustoff, David (Republican), Banks, Jim (Republican), Garcia, Mike (Republican), Hern, Kevin (Republican), Newhouse, Dan (Republican), Brady, Kevin (Republican), Huizenga, Bill (Republican), Scott, Austin (Republican), Buchanan, Vern (Republican), Green, Mark E. (Republican), Smith, Jason (Republican), Stewart, Chris (Republican), Timmons, William R. (Republican), Emmer, Tom (Republican), Westerman, Bruce (Republican), Murphy, Gregory F. (Republican), Wright, Ron (Republican), Herrera Beutler, Jaime (Republican), Schweikert, David (Republican), Williams, Roger (Republican), Bergman, Jack (Republican), Latta, Robert E. (Republican), Walorski, Jackie (Republican), Jacobs, Chris (Republican), Burchett, Tim (Republican), Estes, Ron (Republican), Crawford, Eric A. "Rick" (Republican), Wenstrup, Brad R. (Republican), Comer, James (Republican), Roy, Chip (Republican), Hice, Jody B. (Republican), Moore, Barry (Republican), DesJarlais, Scott (Republican), Thompson, Glenn (Republican), Luetkemeyer, Blaine (Republican), Amodei, Mark E. (Republican), Rogers, Mike D. (Republican), Smucker, Lloyd (Republican), Mast, Brian J. (Republican), Loudermilk, Barry (Republican), Stauber, Pete (Republican), Guest, Michael (Republican), McHenry, Patrick T. (Republican), Cawthorn, Madison (Republican), Dunn, Neal P. (Republican), Gibbs, Bob (Republican), Spartz, Victoria (Republican), Hartzler, Vicky (Republican), Jackson, Ronny (Republican), Harris, Andy (Republican), Upton, Fred (Republican), Gohmert, Louie (Republican), Baird, James R. (Republican), Smith, Adrian (Republican), Arrington, Jodey C. (Republican), Johnson, Dusty (Republican), Clyde, Andrew S. (Republican), Carter, John R. (Republican), Granger, Kay (Republican), Jordan, Jim (Republican), Johnson, Mike (Republican), LaHood, Darin (Republican), Bice, Stephanie I. (Republican), Buck, Ken (Republican), Cuellar, Henry (Democratic), Perry, Scott (Republican), Curtis, John R. (Republican), Gonzalez, Vicente (Democratic), Davis, Rodney (Republican), Scalise, Steve (Republican), Rose, John W. (Republican), Bishop, Sanford D. (Democratic), Tiffany, Thomas P. (Republican), Graves, Sam (Republican), McClintock, Tom (Republican), Cheney, Liz (Republican), Pfluger, August (Republican), Cammack, Kat (Republican), Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" (Republican), Burgess, Michael C. (Republican), Webster, Daniel (Republican), Rogers, Harold (Republican), Aderholt, Robert B. (Republican), Steil, Bryan (Republican), Fallon, Pat (Republican), Reed, Tom (Republican), Moore, Blake D. (Republican), Guthrie, Brett (Republican), Mace, Nancy (Republican), Kelly, Trent (Republican), Good, Bob (Republican), Carl, Jerry L. (Republican), Joyce, David P. (Republican), Miller, Mary E. (Republican), Fischbach, Michelle (Republican), Harshbarger, Diana (Republican), Feenstra, Randy (Republican), Franklin, Scott (Republican), Herrell, Yvette (Republican), Valadao, David G. (Republican), Lucas, Frank D. (Republican), Issa, Darrell (Republican), Moolenaar, John R. (Republican), Hinson, Ashley (Republican), Gonzales, Tony (Republican), Wilson, Joe (Republican), Katko, John (Republican), Keller, Fred (Republican), Young, Don (Republican), LaTurner, Jake (Republican), Obernolte, Jay (Republican), Owens, Burgess (Republican), Mann, Tracey (Republican), Miller, Carol D. (Republican), Turner, Michael R. (Republican), Sessions, Pete (Republican), Tenney, Claudia (Republican), Letlow, Julia (Republican), Rosendale, Matthew M. (Republican), McClain, Lisa C. (Republican), Fitzgerald, Scott (Republican), González-Colón, Jenniffer (Republican), Nunes, Devin (Republican), Bentz, Cliff (Republican), Bost, Mike (Republican), Donalds, Byron (Republican), Van Drew, Jefferson (Republican), Ellzey, Jake (Republican), Miller-Meeks, Mariannette (Republican), Fleischmann, Charles J. "Chuck" (Republican), McCaul, Michael T. (Republican), Hollingsworth, Trey (Republican), Bilirakis, Gus M. (Republican), Van Duyne, Beth (Republican), Carey, Mike (Republican), Garbarino, Andrew R. (Republican), Meijer, Peter (Republican), Golden, Jared F. (Democratic), Finstad, Brad (Republican), and Hudson, Richard (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 38?
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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