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National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act of 2011

Introduced: May 26, 2011 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 44 steps
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Became law
Nov 17, 2011
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Nov 16, 2011
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 272 - 154 (Roll no. 852).
Nov 16, 2011
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 16, 2011
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 161 - 263 (Roll no. 851).
Nov 16, 2011
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H7689)
Nov 16, 2011
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cicilline motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to limit state reciprocity for carrying a gun for child sex offenders, domestic violence offenders and known or suspected terrorists.
Nov 16, 2011
Mr. Cicilline moved to recommit with instructions to Judiciary. (consideration: CR H7687-8689; text: CR H7688)
Nov 16, 2011
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H7687)
Nov 16, 2011
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 822.
Nov 16, 2011
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 463, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Reichert amendment No. 10.
Nov 16, 2011
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Cicilline amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Smith(TX) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
Nov 16, 2011
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 463, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cicilline amendment No. 9.
Nov 16, 2011
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mrs. Jackson Lee (TX) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
Nov 16, 2011
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 463, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment No. 8.
Nov 16, 2011
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Cohen amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Cohen demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
Nov 16, 2011
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 463, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cohen amendment No. 7.
Nov 16, 2011
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Johnson (GA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Smith (TX) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
Nov 16, 2011
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 463, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Johnson (GA) amendment No. 6.
Nov 16, 2011
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Smith (TX) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
Nov 16, 2011
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 463, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment No. 4.
Nov 16, 2011
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Hastings (FL) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Chabot demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
Nov 16, 2011
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 463, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hastings (FL) amendment No. 3.
Nov 16, 2011
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the McCarthy (NY) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mrs. McCarthy (NY) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
Nov 16, 2011
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 463, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McCarthy (NY) amendment No. 2.
Nov 16, 2011
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Woodall amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Smith (TX) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
Nov 16, 2011
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 463, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Woodall amendment No. 1.
Nov 16, 2011
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 822.
Nov 16, 2011
The Speaker designated the Honorable Candice S. Miller to act as Chairwoman of the Committee.
Nov 16, 2011
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 463 and Rule XVIII.
Nov 16, 2011
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 822 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. The resolution waives all points of order against the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute, now printed in the bill. The resolution waives all points of order against the amendments printed in the report.
Nov 16, 2011
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 463. (consideration: CR H7661-7690; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H7670-7671)
Nov 15, 2011
Rule H. Res. 463 passed House.
Nov 14, 2011
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 463 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 822 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. The resolution waives all points of order against the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute, now printed in the bill. The resolution waives all points of order against the amendments printed in the report.
Nov 10, 2011
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 187.
Nov 10, 2011
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 112-277.
Oct 25, 2011
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 19 - 11.
Oct 25, 2011
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Oct 14, 2011
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Oct 14, 2011
Mr. Chabot asked unanimous consent that the Committee on the Judiciary have until 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 20, 2011, to file a report to accompany H.R. 822.
Oct 13, 2011
Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security Discharged.
Sep 13, 2011
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Feb 28, 2011
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Feb 18, 2011
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Feb 18, 2011
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 2
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Nov 16, 2011 House · vote #852 On Passage Passed 272–154 See who voted →
Nov 16, 2011 House · vote #851 On Motion to Recommit with Instructions Failed 161–263 See who voted →
 Amendments to this bill 9

Amendments propose changes to this bill. Members vote on amendments separately before the final bill vote. An agreed amendment becomes part of the bill; a failed amendment does not.

1 agreed to 8 failed

AmendmentSponsorPurposeStatusLatest action
HAMDT 876 — An amendment numbered 10 printed in House Report 112-283 to require a GAO study on the ability of state and l… Agreed to Nov 16, 2011
HAMDT 875 — An amendment numbered 9 printed in House Report 112-283 to limit the bill from taking effect in a state until… Failed Nov 16, 2011
HAMDT 874 — An amendment numbered 8 printed in House Report 112-283 to require a person provide at least 24 hours notice … Failed Nov 16, 2011
HAMDT 873 Cohen, Steve An amendment numbered 7 printed in House Report 112-283 to exempt from the bill any State law requiring a per… Failed Nov 16, 2011
HAMDT 872 Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" An amendment numbered 6 printed in House Report 112-283 to require the possession or carrying of a concealed … Failed Nov 16, 2011
HAMDT 871 — An amendment numbered 4 printed in House Report 112-283 to require a state to create a comprehensive database… Failed Nov 16, 2011
HAMDT 870 — An amendment numbered 3 printed in House Report 112-283 to exempt states from issuing a carry permit on the b… Failed Nov 16, 2011
HAMDT 869 — An amendment numbered 2 printed in House Report 112-283 to specify that the legislation can only go into effe… Failed Nov 16, 2011
HAMDT 868 — An amendment numbered 1 printed in House Report 112-283 to protect the rights of states that already have rec… Failed Nov 16, 2011
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act of 2011 - Amends the federal criminal code to authorize a person who is carrying a valid, government-issued identification document containing that person's photograph and a valid permit to carry a concealed firearm in one state, and who is not prohibited from possessing, transporting, shipping, or receiving a firearm under federal law, to possess or carry a concealed handgun (other than a machine gun or destructive device) in another state in accordance with the restrictions of that state.

Directs the Comptroller General to conduct an audit of: (1) state laws and regulations that authorize the issuance of a concealed firearm permit or license to a nonresident, including a description of the permitting or licensing requirements; (2) the number of such valid permits or licenses issued or denied (and the basis for such denials) to nonresidents by each state; and (3) the effectiveness of such state laws and regulations in protecting the public safety.

Directs the Comptroller General to conduct a study of the ability of state and local law enforcement authorities to verify the validity of concealed firearm licenses or permits issued by other states.

What's happening now November 17, 2011

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

 Related & companion bills 4
  • HR 3543 Related bill National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act of 2011
  • S 2188 Related bill National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act of 2012
  • S 2213 Related bill Respecting States' Rights and Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2012
  • HRES 463 Procedurally related Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 822) to amend title 18, United States Code, to provide a national standar…
 Bill text 4 versions

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 148
All 148 Democratic 7 Republican 46
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Calvert, Ken
California · Oct 13, 2011
HASTINGS, DOC
· Oct 6, 2011
 D
Courtney, Joe
Connecticut · Sep 22, 2011
BIGGERT, JUDY
· Sep 12, 2011
 R
Webster, Daniel
Florida · Jul 26, 2011
 R
Cassidy, Bill
Louisiana · Jul 13, 2011
GALLEGLY, ELTON
· Jul 8, 2011
 R
Lummis, Cynthia M.
Wyoming · Jul 8, 2011
LOBIONDO, FRANK
· Jul 6, 2011
MCKEON, HOWARD
· Jun 15, 2011
King, Steve
· May 26, 2011
McCarthy, Kevin
· May 26, 2011
 D
Sewell, Terri A.
Alabama · May 26, 2011
Duffy, Sean
· May 24, 2011
Herrera Beutler, Jaime
· May 24, 2011
Black, Diane
· May 13, 2011
Cardoza, Dennis
· May 13, 2011
Noem, Kristi
· May 13, 2011
Nunes, Devin
· May 13, 2011
Rodgers, Cathy
· May 13, 2011
Ryan, Paul
· May 13, 2011
SHIMKUS, JOHN
· May 13, 2011
 R
Womack, Steve
Arkansas · May 13, 2011
 R
Blackburn, Marsha
Tennessee · May 11, 2011
Campbell, John
· May 11, 2011
 R
Fleischmann, Charles J. "Chuck"
Tennessee · May 11, 2011
 R
Huizenga, Bill
Michigan · May 11, 2011
 R
Issa, Darrell
California · May 11, 2011
ROHRABACHER, DANA
· May 11, 2011
 R
Walberg, Tim
Michigan · May 11, 2011
Pearce, Stevan
· May 10, 2011
ROYCE, ED
· May 10, 2011
UPTON, FRED
· May 10, 2011
Gowdy, Trey
· May 6, 2011
 R
Stutzman, Marlin A.
Indiana · May 6, 2011
 R
Rogers, Harold
Kentucky · May 5, 2011
Rokita, Todd
· May 5, 2011
 R
Scott, Austin
Georgia · May 5, 2011
 R
Crawford, Eric A. "Rick"
Arkansas · May 3, 2011
Roby, Martha
· May 3, 2011
GOODLATTE, ROBERT
· May 2, 2011
 R
Gosar, Paul A.
Arizona · May 2, 2011
Graves, Tom
· May 2, 2011
Hultgren, Randy
· May 2, 2011
Labrador, Raul
· May 2, 2011
 R
Lankford, James
Oklahoma · May 2, 2011
 D
Larsen, Rick
Washington · May 2, 2011
 R
McClintock, Tom
California · May 2, 2011
McHenry, Patrick
· May 2, 2011
MYRICK, SUE
· May 2, 2011
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