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Secure Access to Firearms Enhancement (SAFE) Act of 2008

Introduced: April 14, 2008 Introduced by: Boozman, John Republican · Arkansas See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 28, 2008
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Apr 14, 2008
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Apr 14, 2008
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Secure Access to Firearms Enhancement (SAFE) Act of 2008 - Amends the federal criminal code to provide for reciprocity for the carrying of certain concealed firearms in different states by persons who are not prohibited by federal law from possessing, transporting, shipping, or receiving a firearm and who are: (1) carrying a valid state license or permit for carrying a concealed firearm; or (2) otherwise entitled to carry a concealed firearm in their state of residence.

What's happening now April 28, 2008

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • S 3207 Related bill Respecting States Rights and Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2008
 Bill text 1 version

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 7
All 7 Republican 7
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Scalise, Steve
Louisiana · Sep 16, 2008
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Foxx, Virginia
North Carolina · Jun 18, 2008
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Aderholt, Robert B.
Alabama · Apr 14, 2008
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Rogers, Harold
Kentucky · Apr 14, 2008
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Rogers, Mike D.
Alabama · Apr 14, 2008
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Sessions, Pete
Texas · Apr 14, 2008
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Wilson, Joe
South Carolina · Apr 14, 2008
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 5782: Secure Access to Firearms Enhancement (SAFE) Act of 2008. 110th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HR-5782/
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"H.R. 5782: Secure Access to Firearms Enhancement (SAFE) Act of 2008." 110th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HR-5782/.
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H.R. 5782, 110th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HR-5782/.
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