Senate Bill 542
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Interstate Transport Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Feb 25, 2019
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
542
Congress
116
Policy Area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime and Law Enforcement
Primary focus of measure is criminal offenses, investigation and prosecution, procedure and sentencing; corrections and imprisonment; juvenile crime; law enforcement administration. Measures concerning terrorism may fall under Emergency Management or International Affairs policy areas.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Interstate Transport Act of 2019
This bill authorizes a person to transport a knife between two states where it is legal to possess, carry, or transport such knife. It sets forth conditions and limitations with respect to the lawful interstate transport of knives, including secure storage requirements.
07/24/2019
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 161.
07/24/2019
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Wicker without amendment. With written report No. 116-65.
04/03/2019
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
02/25/2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
02/25/2019
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 4:32:52 PM