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Introduced
10/23/2013
10/23/2013
In Committee
01/09/2014
01/09/2014
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2015
01/03/2015
Introduced Session
113th Congress
Bill Summary
Firearms Interstate Commerce Reform Act - Amends the federal criminal code to: (1) allow licensed firearms importers, manufacturers, dealers, or collectors (licensees) to sell or deliver any firearm (currently, rifles or shotguns) to a resident of a state other than the state in which the licensee is located or temporarily located if the licensee meets with the purchaser to complete the sale or delivery and the transaction complies with the laws of the state in which the transfer is conducted and the purchaser's state of residence; and (2) eliminate the requirement that a licensee must conduct business at a gun show only in the state that is specified on the licensee's license. Provides that nothing in this Act shall be construed to prohibit the sale or other disposition of a firearm or ammunition: (1) between licensed firearms dealers at any location in any state; or (2) by a licensed importer, manufacturer, or dealer to an unlicensed person at a temporary location in any state. Amends definitions for federal firearms provisions to: (1) revise the definition of a "member of the Armed Forces on active duty" to include a member (or member's spouse) who is a resident of the state in which such person maintains legal residence or in which the member maintains a place of abode from which the member commutes each day to the permanent duty station; and (2) provide that an officer or employee of the United States (other than a member of the Armed Forces) stationed outside the United States for a period exceeding one year, or a spouse residing with such an officer or employee, is a resident of the state in which the person maintains legal residence.
AI Summary
This bill, the Firearms Interstate Commerce Reform Act, aims to update federal laws regarding the sale and transfer of firearms by allowing licensed dealers, importers, manufacturers, and collectors (referred to as "licensees") to sell or deliver any type of firearm to a resident of another state, provided they meet in person to complete the transaction and comply with the laws of both the state where the transfer occurs and the buyer's home state. It also removes the requirement for licensees to conduct business only in the state specified on their license, meaning they can operate at gun shows in any state. The bill clarifies that these changes do not prevent sales between licensed dealers at any location or sales by licensees to unlicensed individuals at temporary locations. Additionally, it revises the definition of "member of the Armed Forces on active duty" to include those who reside in the state of their permanent duty station or where they commute from, and it establishes that U.S. officers or employees stationed abroad for over a year, along with their spouses, are considered residents of the state where they maintain legal residence.
Committee Categories
Justice, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (74)
Steve Scalise (R)*,
Mark Amodei (R),
Michele Bachmann (R),
Andy Barr (R),
Dan Benishek (R),
Gus Bilirakis (R),
Marsha Blackburn (R),
Charles Boustany (R),
Kevin Brady (R),
Paul Broun (R),
Bill Cassidy (R),
Steve Chabot (R),
Howard Coble (R),
Mike Coffman (R),
Chris Collins (R),
Tom Cotton (R),
Rick Crawford (R),
John Culberson (R),
Steve Daines (R),
Scott DesJarlais (R),
Jeff Duncan (R),
Blake Farenthold (R),
John Fleming (R),
Bill Flores (R),
Trent Franks (R),
Cory Gardner (R),
Richard Hanna (R),
Gregg Harper (R),
Andy Harris (R),
Vicky Hartzler (R),
Jeb Hensarling (R),
Tim Huelskamp (R),
Bill Johnson (R),
Sam Johnson (R),
David Jolly (R),
Walter Jones (R),
Jim Jordan (R),
Adam Kinzinger (R),
Doug LaMalfa (R),
Doug Lamborn (R),
Bob Latta (R),
Billy Long (R),
Cynthia Lummis (R),
Kenny Marchant (R),
Michael McCaul (R),
Tom McClintock (R),
Randy Neugebauer (R),
Alan Nunnelee (R),
Pete Olson (R),
Collin Peterson (D),
Ted Poe (R),
Jared Polis (D),
Mike Pompeo (R),
Nick Rahall (D),
Reid Ribble (R),
E. Scott Rigell (R),
David Roe (R),
Mike Rogers (R),
Matt Salmon (R),
David Schweikert (R),
Austin Scott (R),
Pete Sessions (R),
Bill Shuster (R),
Jason Smith (R),
Lamar Smith (R),
Steve Southerland (R),
Marlin Stutzman (R),
Patrick Tiberi (R),
Tim Walberg (R),
Greg Walden (R),
Randy Weber (R),
Lynn Westmoreland (R),
Rob Wittman (R),
Don Young (R),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations. (on 01/09/2014)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/house-bill/3335/all-info | 10/24/2013 |
| BillText | http://gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-113hr3335ih/pdf/BILLS-113hr3335ih.pdf | 10/25/2013 |
| Bill | http://gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-113hr3335ih/pdf/BILLS-113hr3335ih.pdf.pdf | 10/25/2013 |
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