H.R. 38 - 115th Congress (2017-2018) - Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017

This bill amends the federal criminal code to allow a qualified individual to carry a concealed handgun into or possess a concealed handgun in another state that allows individuals to carry concealed firearms.

A qualified individual must: (1) be eligible to possess, transport, or receive a firearm under federal law; (2) carry a valid photo identification document; and (3) carry a valid concealed carry permit issued by any state or be eligible to carry a concealed firearm in his or her state of residence.

Additionally, the bill specifies that a qualified individual who lawfully carries or possesses a concealed handgun in another state: (1) is not subject to the federal prohibition on possessing a firearm in a school zone, and (2) may carry or possess the concealed handgun in federally owned lands that are open to the public.

Text (4)

December 7, 2017

December 6, 2017

December 4, 2017

January 3, 2017

Amendments (1)

Dec 06, 2017

Offered in House

Sponsorship

House Amendment 493

Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 645 the amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 115-45 is considered as adopted.

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12/07/2017

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

12/06/2017

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

12/06/2017

On passage Passed by recorded vote: 231 - 198 (Roll no. 663). (text: CR H9685-9688)

12/06/2017

Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 231 - 198 (Roll no. 663).(text: CR H9685-9688)

12/06/2017

On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 190 - 236 (Roll no. 662).

12/06/2017

The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.

12/06/2017

DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Thompson (CA) motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to report the bill back to the House with an amendment to prohibit an individual who has been convicted of a violent crime within the preceding three years from possessing or carrying a concealed handgun in a State that by law prohibits a person from doing so on the basis of a conviction for such offense. The amendment also outlines what is considered a violent crime, and a conviction.

12/06/2017

Mr. Thompson (CA) moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR H9701)

12/06/2017

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

12/06/2017

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 38.

12/06/2017

Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 38 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.

12/06/2017

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 645. (consideration: CR H9685-9703)

12/06/2017

Rule H. Res. 645 passed House.

12/05/2017

Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 645 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 38 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.

12/04/2017

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 320.

12/04/2017

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 115-433.

11/29/2017

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 19 - 11.

11/29/2017

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

01/12/2017

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

01/03/2017

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

01/03/2017

Introduced in House

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