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H.R. 218 (106th)

Community Protection Act of 1999

openUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

6 January 1999

Last action

1 July 1999 · Committee

Status

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

Sponsors

Rep. Cunningham, Randy (Duke) [R-CA-50], Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large], Sen. Talent, Jim [R-MO], Rep. Pryce, Deborah [R-OH-15], Rep. Callahan, Sonny [R-AL-1], Rep. Packard, Ron [R-CA-48], Rep. Taylor, Charles H. [R-NC-11], Rep. Hunter, Duncan [R-CA-52], Sen. Chambliss, Saxby [R-GA], Rep. Clement, Bob [D-TN-5], Rep. Hayworth, J. D. [R-AZ-5], Sen. Sununu, John E. [R-NH], Rep. Danner, Pat [D-MO-6], Rep. Goode, Virgil H., Jr. [R-VA-5], Rep. Kelly, Sue W. [R-NY-19], Rep. Ehrlich, Robert L., Jr. [R-MD-2], Rep. LaTourette, Steven C. [R-OH-14], Rep. Hilleary, Van [R-TN-4], Rep. Green, Gene [D-TX-29], Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-3], Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9], Rep. Herger, Wally [R-CA-2], Rep. Pickett, Owen B. [D-VA-2], Rep. Lewis, Ron [R-KY-2], Rep. Tiahrt, Todd [R-KS-4], Rep. Barr, Bob [R-GA-7], Rep. Holden, Tim [D-PA-17], Sen. Coburn, Tom [R-OK], Rep. Jenkins, William L. [R-TN-1], Rep. Kleczka, Gerald D. [D-WI-4], Rep. Salmon, Matt [R-AZ-5], Rep. Bryant, Ed [R-TN-7], Rep. Hall, Ralph M. [R-TX-4], Rep. Lucas, Frank D. [R-OK-3], Rep. Myrick, Sue Wilkins [R-NC-9], Rep. Peterson, John E. [R-PA-5], Rep. Cramer, Robert E. (Bud), Jr. [D-AL-5], Rep. Pickering, Charles W. "Chip" [R-MS-3], Rep. Granger, Kay [R-TX-12], Rep. Hastings, Doc [R-WA-4], Rep. Collins, Mac [R-GA-3], Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS], Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-20], Rep. Sisisky, Norman [D-VA-4], Sen. Toomey, Patrick [R-PA], Rep. Hall, Tony P. [D-OH-3], Rep. Tancredo, Thomas G. [R-CO-6], Rep. Metcalf, Jack [R-WA-2]

Subjects

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20 August 2025

Summary

Community Protection Act of 1999 - Amends the Federal criminal code to authorize qualified law enforcement officers carrying the official badge and photographic identification issued by the governmental agency for which the individual is employed as a law enforcement officer, notwithstanding State or local laws, to carry a concealed firearm that has been shipped or transported in interstate or foreign commerce. Specifies that this Act shall not be construed to supersede or limit the laws of any State that: (1) permit private persons or entities to prohibit or restrict the possession of concealed firearms on their property; or (2) prohibit or restrict the possession of firearms on any State or local government property, installation, building, base, or park. (Sec. 3) Sets forth similar provisions authorizing qualified retired law enforcement officers to carry concealed firearms notwithstanding State or local laws.

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Timeline

  1. 6 January 1999

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 6 January 1999

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E10-11)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 6 January 1999

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 6 January 1999

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 25 February 1999

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.

    Source: Committee

  6. 1 July 1999

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  7. 1 July 1999

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

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