H.R. 2909 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
DC Personal Protection Reciprocity Act
H.R. 2909 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on Jun 15, 2017, sponsored by Thomas Massie with 95 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jun 15, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 95
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
DC Personal Protection Reciprocity Act This bill declares that the prohibitions of the District of Columbia Official Code against carrying a pistol within Washington, DC either openly or concealed without a license under DC law shall not apply to an individual who is: not prohibited by federal law from possessing, transporting, shipping, or receiving a firearm; carrying a valid license or permit for a concealed firearm issued…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Thomas Massie (R-KY). Co-sponsors: 95 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 15, 2017
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. (Jun 15, 2017)
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Committees
- Oversight and Accountability Committee
More
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