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H.R. 1384 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006

Firearm Commerce Modernization Act

H.R. 1384 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Mar 17, 2005, sponsored by Phil Gingrey with 118 co-sponsors.

During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
Mar 17, 2005
Co-sponsors
118
Policy area
Crime and Law Enforcement

What it does

Firearm Commerce Modernization Act - Amends Federal firearms provisions to permit a licensed importer, manufacturer, dealer, or collector to: (1) sell or deliver a firearm (currently, a rifle or shotgun) to a resident of a State other than a State in which the licensee's place of business is located or temporarily located if the transferee meets in person with the transferor to accomplish the transfer; and (2) conduct business…

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Phil Gingrey (R-GA). Co-sponsors: 16 Democrats, 102 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedMar 17, 2005
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote . (May 18, 2006)

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Committees

  • Judiciary Committee

More

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Capitol Receipts, “H.R. 1384 (109th Congress): Firearm Commerce Modernization Act,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/109-hr-1384/firearm-commerce-modernization-act (accessed 2026-10-13).

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