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H.R.131: To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to more comprehensively address the interstate transportation of firearms or ammunition.
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 6, 2015
- Latest Major Action Feb. 2, 2015
- See the eight similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
75 (All Republicans)
Bill Summary
Amends provisions of the federal criminal code governing interstate transportation of firearms or ammunition to require that whenever transported by any means other than a motor vehicle: (1) a firearm shall be in a locked container or secured by a secure gun storage or safety device, and (2) ammunition shall be in a locked container. Excludes from permitted transport of a firearm or ammunition any transportation: (1) with the intent to commit...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Feb. 2, 2015 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
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Jan. 6, 2015 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Jan. 6, 2015 |
Introduced in the House by Morgan Griffith (R-Va.) |