To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to more comprehensively address the interstate transportation of firearms or ammunition.
Latest action · Apr 15, 2013 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations.
Progress
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- IntroducedMar 20, 2013
- Passed HouseNot reached
- Passed SenateNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
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 a crime punishable by imprisonment for more than one year that involves the use or threatened use of force against another; or (2) with knowledge or reasonable cause to believe that such a crime is to be committed in the course of, or arising from, the transportation.
Prohibits the arrest or detention of a person for a violation of any state or local law or regulation related to the possession, transportation, or carrying of firearms unless there is probable cause to believe that the person is doing so in a manner not provided for under federal law. Provides that when a person asserts this as a defense in a criminal proceeding: (1) the prosecution shall bear the burden of proving, beyond a reasonable doubt, that the person's conduct did not satisfy federal conditions; and (2) the court shall award the prevailing defendant a reasonable attorney's fee.
Authorizes a private right of action (and attorney fees) for deprivation of any right, privilege or immunity secured by federal firearms provisions under color of any state or local law or regulation.
Cosponsors 44
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Mar 20, 2013 to Apr 10, 2014, with 29 there on the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-IL | Adam Kinzinger | Original | Mar 20, 2013 |
| R-MS | Alan Nunnelee | Original | Mar 20, 2013 |
| R-LA | Bill Cassidy | Original | Mar 20, 2013 |
| R-OH | Bill Johnson | Original | Mar 20, 2013 |
| R-FL | Bill Posey | Original | Mar 20, 2013 |
| R-TN | David P. Roe | Original | Mar 20, 2013 |
| R-FL | Dennis A. Ross | Original | Mar 20, 2013 |
| R-AK | Don Young | Original | Mar 20, 2013 |
| R-VA | E. Scott Rigell | Original | Mar 20, 2013 |
| R-AR | Eric A. "Rick" Crawford | Original | Mar 20, 2013 |
| R-MS | Gregg Harper | Original | Mar 20, 2013 |
| R-FL | Jeff Miller | Original | Mar 20, 2013 |
| R-TX | Joe Barton | Original | Mar 20, 2013 |
| R-TX | K. Michael Conaway | Original | Mar 20, 2013 |
| R-GA | Lynn A. Westmoreland | Original | Mar 20, 2013 |
Actions 3
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Apr 15, 2013Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations.
- Mar 20, 2013Introduced in House
- Mar 20, 2013Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement.
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- Mar 20, 2013Introduced in House
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