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H.R. 197 (111th)

National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act of 2009

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Introduced

6 January 2009

Last action

9 February 2009 · Referred

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. Stearns, Cliff [R-FL-6], Rep. Boucher, Rick [D-VA-9], Rep. Neugebauer, Randy [R-TX-19], Rep. McCotter, Thaddeus G. [R-MI-11], Rep. Jones, Walter B., Jr. [R-NC-3], Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-3], Rep. Bachmann, Michele [R-MN-6], Rep. Souder, Mark E. [R-IN-3], Sen. Blunt, Roy [R-MO], Rep. Rooney, Thomas J. [R-FL-17], Rep. Whitfield, Ed [R-KY-1], Rep. Murtha, John P. [D-PA-12], Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR], Rep. Miller, Jeff [R-FL-1], Rep. Carter, John R. [R-TX-31], Rep. Mack, Connie [R-FL-14], Rep. Platts, Todd Russell [R-PA-19], Rep. Buchanan, Vern [R-FL-16], Rep. Rogers, Mike J. [R-MI-8], Rep. Forbes, J. Randy [R-VA-4], Rep. Mollohan, Alan B. [D-WV-1], Rep. Dent, Charles W. [R-PA-15], Rep. Guthrie, Brett [R-KY-2], Rep. Diaz-Balart, Lincoln [R-FL-21], Rep. Rehberg, Denny [R-MT-At Large], Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV], Rep. Barton, Joe [R-TX-6], Rep. Carney, Christopher P. [D-PA-10], Rep. Putnam, Adam H. [R-FL-12], Rep. Hall, Ralph M. [R-TX-4], Rep. Posey, Bill [R-FL-8], Rep. Franks, Trent [R-AZ-8], Rep. Fleming, John [R-LA-4], Rep. Linder, John [R-GA-7], Rep. Altmire, Jason [D-PA-4], Rep. Brown-Waite, Ginny [R-FL-5], Rep. Miller, Candice S. [R-MI-10], Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5], Rep. Bishop, Sanford D. [D-GA-2], Sen. Heller, Dean [R-NV], Rep. Rogers, Mike D. [R-AL-3], Rep. Gordon, Bart [D-TN-6], Rep. Brown, Henry E., Jr. [R-SC-1], Rep. Kagen, Steve [D-WI-8], Rep. Gingrey, Phil [R-GA-11], Rep. Ross, Mike [D-AR-4], Rep. Skelton, Ike [D-MO-4], Rep. Mica, John L. [R-FL-7]

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Summary

National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act of 2009 - Amends the federal criminal code to establish a national standard for the carrying of concealed firearms (other than a machinegun or destructive device) by non-residents. Authorizes a person who has a valid permit to carry a concealed firearm in one state and who is not prohibited from carrying a firearm under federal law to carry a concealed firearm in another state in accordance with the restrictions of that state or as specified under this Act.

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Timeline

  1. 6 January 2009

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 6 January 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 6 January 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 9 February 2009

    Referred

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

    Source: Committee

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