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HR 5301 116th Congress House Crime and Law Enforcement Child safety and welfare Educational facilities and institutions Elementary and secondary education Firearms and explosives Licensing and registrations State and local government operations

To amend title 18, United States Code, to permit certain individuals complying with State law to possess firearms.

Introduced: December 4, 2019 Introduced by: Hern, Kevin Republican · Oklahoma See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jan 30, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Dec 4, 2019
Introduced in House
Dec 4, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

This bill modifies the criminal prohibition on possession of a firearm in a school zone.

Specifically, it revises an exception to permit an individual to possess a firearm in a school zone if that individual is in compliance with the laws of the state and political subdivision in which the school zone is located.

What's happening now January 30, 2020

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

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