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H.R. 578 · 113th Congress · 2013–2014

Respecting States' Rights and Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2013

H.R. 578 in the 113th Congress (2013–2014) was introduced on Feb 6, 2013, sponsored by Marlin A. Stutzman with 45 co-sponsors.

During the 113th Congress (2013–2014), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
Feb 6, 2013
Co-sponsors
45
Policy area
Crime and Law Enforcement

What it does

Respecting States' Rights and Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2013 - Amends the federal criminal code to authorize a person who is not prohibited from possessing, transporting, shipping, or receiving a firearm under federal law, who is entitled and not prohibited from carrying a concealed firearm in his or her state of residence or who is carrying a valid state license or permit to carry a concealed weapon, and who is carry…

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Marlin A. Stutzman (R-IN). Co-sponsors: 45 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedFeb 6, 2013
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations. (Feb 28, 2013)

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Committees

  • Judiciary Committee

More

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