H.R. 3789 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
Amtrak Secure Transportation of Firearms Act
H.R. 3789 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Oct 13, 2009, sponsored by John Fleming with 36 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Oct 13, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 36
- Policy area
- Transportation and Public Works
What it does
Amtrak Secure Transportation of Firearms Act - Requires Amtrak, at a station that accepts checked baggage for a specific Amtrak route, to allow a passenger holding a ticket for such route to place an unloaded firearm or starter pistol in a bag that has been checked at the station if: (1) before checking the bag or boarding the train, the passenger declares to Amtrak that an unloaded firearm is in his or her checked bag; (2) th…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John Fleming (R-LA). Co-sponsors: 4 Democrats, 32 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedOct 13, 2009
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials. (Oct 14, 2009)
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- H.R. 4217: Fiscal Year 2010 Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act, Part II
- H.R. 4957: Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2010
- S.J.Res. 25: A joint resolution granting the consent and approval of Congress to amendments made by the State…
- H.R. 5147: Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2010
- H.R. 5611: Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2010, Part II
- H.R. 3360: Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act of 2010
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