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H.R. 986 114th Congress House

Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2015

Official title: To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide a means by which nonresidents of a State whose residents may carry concealed firearms may also do so in the State.

Introduced: April 22, 2015 Introduced by: Richard Hudson Republican · North Carolina See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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Passed House
Passed Senate
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Became law
Mar 16, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Feb 13, 2015
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Feb 13, 2015
Introduced in House
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 Latest action March 16, 2015

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

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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 machine gun or destructive device) in any other state that permits residents to carry a concealed firearm, in accordance with the restrictions of that state. Makes presentation of facially valid documents prima facie evidence that the individual has a license or permit as required.

 Related & companion bills 2
  • HR 402 National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act of 2015
  • S 498 Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2015
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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 216
All 216 Democratic 2 Republican 67
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Issa, Darrell
California · May 25, 2016
Trott, David
· May 13, 2016
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Kelly, Trent
Mississippi · May 12, 2016
Walters, Mimi
· May 12, 2016
UPTON, FRED
· May 11, 2016
Gohmert, Louie
· Apr 12, 2016
Herrera Beutler, Jaime
· Apr 12, 2016
ROYCE, ED
· Apr 12, 2016
Lamborn, Doug
· Mar 23, 2016
Lance, Leonard
· Mar 23, 2016
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Smith, Christopher H.
New Jersey · Mar 23, 2016
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Simpson, Michael K.
Idaho · Mar 22, 2016
GREEN, GENE
· Mar 17, 2016
Dent, Charles
· Mar 16, 2016
Jenkins, Lynn
· Mar 16, 2016
PITTS, JOSEPH
· Mar 15, 2016
Zeldin, Lee
· Mar 15, 2016
Shuster, Bill
· Mar 14, 2016
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Loudermilk, Barry
Georgia · Mar 7, 2016
King, Steve
· Mar 2, 2016
Ross, Dennis
· Mar 2, 2016
Bridenstine, Jim
· Feb 26, 2016
Denham, Jeff
· Feb 24, 2016
 R
Womack, Steve
Arkansas · Jan 12, 2016
Hultgren, Randy
· Jan 11, 2016
Graves, Garret
· Dec 18, 2015
Roby, Martha
· Dec 16, 2015
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Walberg, Tim
Michigan · Dec 16, 2015
Hensarling, Jeb
· Dec 15, 2015
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McClintock, Tom
California · Dec 15, 2015
Marchant, Kenny
· Dec 11, 2015
Wenstrup, Brad
· Dec 2, 2015
McSally, Martha
· Dec 1, 2015
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Hill, J. French
Arkansas · Oct 6, 2015
Rothfus, Keith
· Sep 9, 2015
Jenkins, Evan
· Jul 13, 2015
Price, Tom
· Jul 8, 2015
CULBERSON, JOHN
· Jun 25, 2015
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Smith, Adrian
Nebraska · Jun 25, 2015
Jolly, David
· Jun 24, 2015
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Webster, Daniel
Florida · Jun 23, 2015
Granger, Kay
· Jun 17, 2015
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Diaz-Balart, Mario
Florida · Jun 16, 2015
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Graves, Sam
Missouri · Jun 16, 2015
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Harris, Andy
Maryland · Jun 16, 2015
MICA, JOHN
· Jun 16, 2015
ROHRABACHER, DANA
· Jun 16, 2015
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Perry, Scott
Pennsylvania · Jun 11, 2015
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Turner, Michael R.
Ohio · Jun 11, 2015
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Carter, Earl L. "Buddy"
Georgia · Jun 9, 2015
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