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Introduced
04/28/2025
04/28/2025
In Committee
04/28/2025
04/28/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend title 18, United States Code, to protect and enhance the interstate shipment of firearms, ammunition, and components thereof.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the Protecting the Mailing of Firearms Act, seeks to modify existing federal law regarding the mailing of firearms and ammunition. Specifically, the bill repeals Section 1715 of Title 18 in the United States Code, which previously restricted the mailing of concealable firearms, effectively allowing such items to be shipped through the postal service. The bill also places significant limitations on the United States Postal Service's ability to create rules about mailing firearms, ammunition, and their components. The Postmaster General is prohibited from making rules that would either prevent or substantially hinder the mailing of firearms and related items, and cannot require disclosure of sales receipts, transaction records, or firearm serial numbers as a condition of mailing. This repeal and these restrictions apply to both current and future cases, including any pending prosecutions related to the previous restrictions on mailing firearms. The bill aims to expand the ability of individuals and businesses to ship firearms and ammunition through the U.S. mail with fewer regulatory barriers.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (32)
Sheri Biggs (R)*,
Andy Biggs (R),
Lauren Boebert (R),
Josh Brecheen (R),
Eric Burlison (R),
Buddy Carter (R),
Ben Cline (R),
Mike Collins (R),
Dan Crenshaw (R),
Brad Finstad (R),
Scott Fitzgerald (R),
Brandon Gill (R),
Paul Gosar (R),
Mark Green (R),
Abraham Hamadeh (R),
Pat Harrigan (R),
Mark Harris (R),
Doug LaMalfa (R),
Richard McCormick (R),
Mary Miller (R),
Barry Moore (R),
Ralph Norman (R),
August Pfluger (R),
John Rose (R),
Pete Sessions (R),
Adrian Smith (R),
Claudia Tenney (R),
William Timmons (R),
Beth Van Duyne (R),
Randy Weber (R),
Roger Williams (R),
Joe Wilson (R),
Last Action
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (on 04/28/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/3033/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr3033/BILLS-119hr3033ih.pdf |
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