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H.R. 986 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016

Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2015

H.R. 986 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) was introduced on Feb 13, 2015, sponsored by Richard Hudson with 216 co-sponsors.

During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
Feb 13, 2015
Co-sponsors
216
Policy area
Crime and Law Enforcement

What it does

Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2015 Amends the federal criminal code to authorize a person who is not prohibited from possessing, transporting, shipping, or receiving a firearm under federal law, and who is carrying a valid, government-issued identification document containing that person's photograph and a valid permit issued by any state to carry a concealed firearm, to possess or carry a concealed handgun (other than a…

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Richard Hudson (R-NC). Co-sponsors: 4 Democrats, 212 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedFeb 13, 2015
  • 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. (Mar 16, 2015)

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Committees

  • Judiciary Committee

More

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