House Bill 2634
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Closing the Loophole on Interstate Firearm Sales Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on May 9, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2634
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 House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Closing the Loophole on Interstate Firearm Sales Act
This bill 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.
May 9, 2019
06/26/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
05/09/2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
05/09/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Feb 9, 2022 3:11:36 AM