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To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide a national standard in accordance with which nonresidents of a State may carry certain concealed firearms in the State, and to exempt qualified…

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To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide a national standard in accordance with which nonresidents of a State may carry certain concealed firearms in the State, and to exempt qualified current and former law enforcement officers from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns.

Introduced: February 2, 1999 See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 106th Congress (1999–2000) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 5 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 9, 2000
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2658-2659)
Feb 25, 1999
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
Feb 2, 1999
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Feb 2, 1999
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H279)
Feb 2, 1999
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Amends the Federal criminal code to establish a national standard for the carrying of certain concealed firearms by non-residents. Authorizes a person who has a valid permit to carry a concealed firearm in one State and who is not prohibited from carrying a firearm under Federal law to carry a concealed firearm (that has been transported in interstate commerce) in another State in accordance with the restrictions of that State (if any) or as specified under this Act. Exempts qualified current and former law enforcement officers from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns.

What's happening now May 9, 2000

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2658-2659)

 Bill text 1 version

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1
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Smith, Adam
Washington · Feb 2, 1999
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 492: To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide a national standard in accordance with which nonresidents of a State may carry certain concealed firearms in the State, and to exempt qualified current and former law enforcement officers from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns.. 106th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/106-HR-492/
MLA
"H.R. 492: To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide a national standard in accordance with which nonresidents of a State may carry certain concealed firearms in the State, and to exempt qualified current and former law enforcement officers from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns.." 106th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/106-HR-492/.
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H.R. 492, 106th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/106-HR-492/.
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[H.R. 492: To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide a national standard in accordance with which nonresidents of a State may carry certain concealed firearms in the State, and to exempt qualified current and former law enforcement officers from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns.](https://openamerica.io/bill/106-HR-492/)
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