H.R. 5935 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Lawful Interstate Transportation of Firearms Act
H.R. 5935 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) was introduced on Feb 21, 2020, sponsored by Mo Brooks with 26 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 21, 2020
- Co-sponsors
- 26
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
Lawful Interstate Transportation of Firearms Act This bill revises criminal provisions related to the interstate transportation of firearms and ammunition. An individual may transport a firearm between two places (e.g., states) where it is legal to possess, carry, or transport the firearm. During transport, the firearm must be unloaded and secured or securely stored.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Mo Brooks (R-AL). Co-sponsors: 26 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 21, 2020
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (Mar 10, 2020)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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