H.R. 38 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act
H.R. 38 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026), the Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act, was introduced on Jan 3, 2025, sponsored by Richard Hudson with 189 co-sponsors.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 3, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 189
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
Constitutional 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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Official title
Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2025
Sponsor
Richard Hudson (R-NC). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 188 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 3, 2025
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 289. (Oct 3, 2025)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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