H.R.5546: To preempt State laws preventing a major city from regulating firearm-related conduct in the city that occurs in or affects interstate or foreign commerce.

About This Bill

  • Introduced June 21, 2016
  • Latest Major Action June 27, 2016

Bill Summary

This bill provides that a major city's law or rule that regulates firearms-related conduct and affects commerce preempts a conflicting state law, regulation, or constitutional requirement. A major city is a city with a population of at least 500,000 inhabitants.

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
June 27, 2016
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
June 21, 2016
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
June 21, 2016

Introduced in the House by Robert A. Brady (D-Pa.)

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