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Proposed Federal Firearm Legislation HB2634

  this is an anti-gun bill
Legislation Overview

Title: Closing the Loophole on Interstate Firearm Sales Act

Subject: Crime and law enforcement: Criminal procedure and sentencing: Firearms and explosives: Licensing and registrations: Retail and wholesale trades

Description: Generally prohibits a licensed importer, manufacturer, dealer, or collector (transferor) from selling or delivering a rifle or shotgun to an out-of-state resident (transferee). Specifically, the bill removes an exception under current law that allows a transferee to obtain a rifle or shotgun from a transferor in another state, provided that (1) the transferee and transferor meet in person to accomplish the transfer; and (2) the sale, delivery, and receipt of the firearm comply with the laws of both states.

Session: 116th Congress

Last Action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Last Action Date: June 26, 2019

Link: https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/2634/all-info

Sponsors

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12 sponsors: Jason Crow (D); Joseph Neguse (D); Ed Perlmutter (D); Alcee Hastings (D); Donna Shalala (D); Theodore Deutch (D); Eleanor Norton (D); Jamie Raskin (D); Grace Napolitano (D); Ro Khanna (D); Jerry McNerney (D); Diana DeGette (D);

Percentage of House Of Representatives sponsoring bill: 3% (12 of 435)

History
Chamber Date Action
House Jun 26, 2019 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
House May 9, 2019 Introduced in House
House May 9, 2019 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Texts
Type Date Federal Link Text
Introduced May 22 2019 federal link bill text
Amendments
Title Description Date State Link Text Adopted
There are no amendments to this bill at this time
Committee

Chamber: H

Committee Name: Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security

Votes - Click on description to view vote roll call

There have not been any votes on this bill

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