H.R. 197 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act of 2009
H.R. 197 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Jan 6, 2009, sponsored by Cliff Stearns with 209 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 6, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 209
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act of 2009 - Amends the federal criminal code to establish a national standard for the carrying of concealed firearms (other than a machinegun or destructive device) by non-residents.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Cliff Stearns (R-FL). Co-sponsors: 69 Democrats, 140 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 6, 2009
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (Feb 9, 2009)
Other Crime and Law Enforcement bills in the 111th Congress
- S. 386: Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act of 2009
- S. 1289: Foreign Evidence Request Efficiency Act of 2009
- S. 1472: Human Rights Enforcement Act of 2009
- S. 2950: Criminal History Background Checks Pilot Extension Act of 2009
- S. 1147: Prevent All Cigarette Trafficking Act of 2009
- S. 1789: Fair Sentencing Act of 2010
- S. 1053: A bill to amend the National Law Enforcement Museum Act to extend the termination date.
- S. 1749: Cell Phone Contraband Act of 2010
- S. 1132: Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act Improvements Act of 2010
- H.R. 2923: Combat Methamphetamine Enhancement Act of 2010
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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