US HB358 | 2017-2018 | 115th Congress
Status
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 76)
Status: Introduced on January 6 2017 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2017-02-06 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 6 2017 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2017-02-06 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to more comprehensively address the interstate transportation of firearms or ammunition. This bill amends the federal criminal code to revise provisions related to the interstate transportation of firearms and ammunition. An individual may transport a firearm between two places (e.g., states) where it is legal to possess, carry, or transport the firearm. During transport, the firearm must be unloaded and secured or securely stored. Additionally, an individual may transport ammunition, or a detachable magazine or feeding device, between two places where it is legal to possess, carry, or transport the ammunition, magazine, or feeding device. During transport, the ammunition, magazine, or feeding device must not be loaded into a firearm and must be securely stored. This bill prohibits the arrest or detention of an individual for a state or local firearm or ammunition violation unless there is probable cause to believe the individual failed to comply with the provisions of this bill.
Title
To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to more comprehensively address the interstate transportation of firearms or ammunition.
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2017-02-06 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations. |
| 2017-01-06 | House | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. |
| 2017-01-06 | House | Introduced in House |
Same As/Similar To
SB618 (Related) 2017-03-14 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
HB3668 (Related) 2017-09-18 - Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 224.
HB3668 (Related) 2017-09-18 - Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 224.
Subjects
Crime and law enforcement
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Firearms and explosives
Legal fees and court costs
Motor vehicles
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Firearms and explosives
Legal fees and court costs
Motor vehicles
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/358/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr358/BILLS-115hr358ih.pdf |
