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H.R. 131 (114th)

To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to more comprehensively address the interstate transportation of firearms or ammunition.

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Introduced

6 January 2015

Last action

2 February 2015 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

Sponsors

H. Griffith, Rep. Hanna, Richard L. [R-NY-22], Trent Franks, WALTER JONES, Lynn Jenkins, Bill Johnson, Adam Kinzinger, David Roe, Rep. Ellmers, Renee L. [R-NC-2], DON YOUNG, Rep. Hurt, Robert [R-VA-5], Brian Babin, Mike Rogers, Tom Graves, Scott DesJarlais, Billy Long, Evan Jenkins, Richard Hudson, Pete Sessions, Rep. Schweikert, David [R-AZ-1], Luke Messer, Ryan Zinke, Sam Graves, Cynthia Lummis, Jackie Walorski, Rep. McClintock, Tom [R-CA-5], Rep. Fincher, Stephen Lee [R-TN-8], Todd Rokita, Blaine Luetkemeyer, Chris Collins, Mike Bishop, Sean Duffy, Stevan Pearce, Robert Pittenger, Rep. Allen, Rick W. [R-GA-12], Rep. Boustany, Charles W., Jr. [R-LA-3], Rep. Miller, Jeff [R-FL-1], Jeb Hensarling, Kenny Marchant, Kevin Cramer, PATRICK TIBERI, Thomas Massie, Tim Murphy, Chris Stewart, David Valadao, Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-9], Bill Posey, John Ratcliffe

Subjects

Defence, Transport

Source updated

5 December 2025

Defence · Transport

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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.

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Timeline

  1. 6 January 2015

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 6 January 2015

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 6 January 2015

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 2 February 2015

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

    Source: Committee

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