United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 38 (115th)
Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017
Introduced
3 January 2017
Last action
7 December 2017 · Introduced
Status
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsors
Rep. Hudson, Richard [R-NC-8], Rep. Smith, Jason [R-MO-8], Rep. Abraham, Ralph Lee [R-LA-5], Rep. Cuellar, Henry [D-TX-28], Rep. Gaetz, Matt [R-FL-1], Rep. Holding, George [R-NC-2], Rep. King, Steve [R-IA-4], Rep. LaMalfa, Doug [R-CA-1], Rep. Palmer, Gary J. [R-AL-6], Rep. Wagner, Ann [R-MO-2], Rep. Kinzinger, Adam [R-IL-16], Rep. Rooney, Thomas J. [R-FL-17], Rep. Walker, Mark [R-NC-6], Rep. Pittenger, Robert [R-NC-9], Rep. Aderholt, Robert B. [R-AL-4], Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1], Rep. Graves, Tom [R-GA-14], Rep. Rogers, Mike D. [R-AL-3], Rep. Hensarling, Jeb [R-TX-5], Rep. Lamborn, Doug [R-CO-5], Sen. Cramer, Kevin [R-ND], Paul Cook, Rep. Westerman, Bruce [R-AR-4], Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1], Rep. Walorski, Jackie [R-IN-2], Sen. Mullin, Markwayne [R-OK], Rep. Palazzo, Steven M. [R-MS-4], Rep. Franks, Trent [R-AZ-8], Rep. Hice, Jody B. [R-GA-10], Rep. Meadows, Mark [R-NC-11], Rep. Wenstrup, Brad R. [R-OH-2], Rep. Williams, Roger [R-TX-25], Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21], Rep. Huizenga, Bill [R-MI-4], Rep. Amodei, Mark E. [R-NV-2], Rep. Hunter, Duncan D. [R-CA-50], Rep. Farenthold, Blake [R-TX-27], Rep. Jenkins, Evan H. [R-WV-3], Rep. Emmer, Tom [R-MN-6], Rep. Roe, David P. [R-TN-1], Rep. Tipton, Scott R. [R-CO-3], Rep. Johnson, Bill [R-OH-6], Rep. DesJarlais, Scott [R-TN-4], Rep. Hartzler, Vicky [R-MO-4], Rep. Duncan, Jeff [R-SC-3], Rep. Zeldin, Lee M. [R-NY-1], Rep. Yoho, Ted S. [R-FL-3], Rep. Sanford, Mark [R-SC-1]
Subjects
Transport
Source updated
10 August 2026
Summary
Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017 This bill amends the federal criminal code to allow a qualified individual to carry a concealed handgun into or possess a concealed handgun in another state that allows individuals to carry concealed firearms. A qualified individual must: (1) be eligible to possess, transport, or receive a firearm under federal law; (2) carry a valid photo identification document; and (3) carry a valid concealed carry permit issued by any state or be eligible to carry a concealed firearm in his or her state of residence. Additionally, the bill specifies that a qualified individual who lawfully carries or possesses a concealed handgun in another state: (1) is not subject to the federal prohibition on possessing a firearm in a school zone, and (2) may carry or possess the concealed handgun in federally owned lands that are open to the public.
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Timeline
3 January 2017
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Source: IntroReferral
3 January 2017
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
3 January 2017
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
12 January 2017
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Source: Committee
29 November 2017
Vote
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 19 - 11.
Source: Committee
29 November 2017
Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
4 December 2017
Calendars
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 320.
Source: Calendars
4 December 2017
Reported
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 115-433.
Source: Committee
4 December 2017
Reported
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 115-433.
Source: Committee
5 December 2017
Reported
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 645 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 38 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
Source: Floor
6 December 2017
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
6 December 2017
Vote
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 231 - 198 (Roll no. 663). (text: CR H9685-9688)
Source: Floor
6 December 2017
Vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 231 - 198 (Roll no. 663).(text: CR H9685-9688)
Source: Floor
6 December 2017
Vote
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 190 - 236 (Roll no. 662).
Source: Floor
6 December 2017
Floor
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
Source: Floor
6 December 2017
Floor
Mr. Thompson (CA) moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR H9701)
Source: Floor
6 December 2017
Floor
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Source: Floor
6 December 2017
Floor
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 38 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
Source: Floor
6 December 2017
Floor
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 645. (consideration: CR H9685-9703)
Source: Floor
6 December 2017
Passed
Rule H. Res. 645 passed House.
Source: Floor
7 December 2017
Introduced
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Source: IntroReferral
Votes
6 December 2017 · passed · On Passage · Passed · Official source
Yes 231 · No 198 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 4
- Rep. Ferguson, A. Drew, IV [R-GA-3]Aye
- Rep. McEachin, A. Donald [D-VA-4]No
- Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20]No
- Rep. Kinzinger, Adam [R-IL-16]Aye
Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.
6 December 2017 · failed · On Motion to Recommit with Instructions · Failed · Official source
Yes 190 · No 236 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 6
- Rep. Ferguson, A. Drew, IV [R-GA-3]Nay
- Rep. McEachin, A. Donald [D-VA-4]Yea
- Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20]Yea
- Rep. Kinzinger, Adam [R-IL-16]Nay
Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.
Versions
- Referred in Senate · 7 December 2017 · Download file
- Engrossed in House · 6 December 2017 · Download file
- Reported in House · 4 December 2017 · Download file
- Introduced in House · 3 January 2017 · Download file
Documents
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Referred in Senate (text)
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Referred in Senate (text)
Referred in Senate · EN · 7 December 2017
Referred in Senate (PDF)
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Engrossed in House (text)
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Passed House amended
summary · EN · 6 December 2017
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Reported in House (text)
Reported in House · EN · 4 December 2017
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Reported to House with amendment(s)
summary · EN · 4 December 2017
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Introduced in House (text)
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Sponsors
- Rep. Hudson, Richard [R-NC-8] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Smith, Jason [R-MO-8] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Abraham, Ralph Lee [R-LA-5] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Cuellar, Henry [D-TX-28] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Gaetz, Matt [R-FL-1] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Holding, George [R-NC-2] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. King, Steve [R-IA-4] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. LaMalfa, Doug [R-CA-1] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Palmer, Gary J. [R-AL-6] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Wagner, Ann [R-MO-2] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Kinzinger, Adam [R-IL-16] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Rooney, Thomas J. [R-FL-17] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Walker, Mark [R-NC-6] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Pittenger, Robert [R-NC-9] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Aderholt, Robert B. [R-AL-4] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Graves, Tom [R-GA-14] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Rogers, Mike D. [R-AL-3] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Hensarling, Jeb [R-TX-5] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Lamborn, Doug [R-CO-5] · R · Sponsor
- Sen. Cramer, Kevin [R-ND] · R · Sponsor
- Paul Cook · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Westerman, Bruce [R-AR-4] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Walorski, Jackie [R-IN-2] · R · Sponsor
- Sen. Mullin, Markwayne [R-OK] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Palazzo, Steven M. [R-MS-4] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Franks, Trent [R-AZ-8] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Hice, Jody B. [R-GA-10] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Meadows, Mark [R-NC-11] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Wenstrup, Brad R. [R-OH-2] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Williams, Roger [R-TX-25] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Huizenga, Bill [R-MI-4] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Amodei, Mark E. [R-NV-2] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Hunter, Duncan D. [R-CA-50] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Farenthold, Blake [R-TX-27] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Jenkins, Evan H. [R-WV-3] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Emmer, Tom [R-MN-6] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Roe, David P. [R-TN-1] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Tipton, Scott R. [R-CO-3] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Johnson, Bill [R-OH-6] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. DesJarlais, Scott [R-TN-4] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Hartzler, Vicky [R-MO-4] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Duncan, Jeff [R-SC-3] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Zeldin, Lee M. [R-NY-1] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Yoho, Ted S. [R-FL-3] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Sanford, Mark [R-SC-1] · R · Sponsor
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Related records
- related to → Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2019
- related to ← Police Officers Protecting Children Act
- related to ← Unlawful Gun Buyer Alert Act
- related to ← Fix NICS Act of 2017
- related to ← Fix NICS Act of 2017
- related to ← Fix NICS Act of 2017
- related to ← Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 38) to amend title 18, United States Code, to provide a means by which nonresidents of a State whose residents may carry concealed firearms may also do so in the State.
- amends ← Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 645 the amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 115-45 is considered as adopted.
Sources
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/38
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/115/hr/38
- us · 115-hr-38 · source updated 10 August 2026