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H.R. 5935 116th Congress House

Lawful Interstate Transportation of Firearms Act

Official title: To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to more comprehensively address the interstate transportation of firearms or ammunition.

Introduced: March 5, 2020 See on congress.gov
Crime and Law Enforcement Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal procedure and sentencingFirearms and explosivesLegal fees and court costsMotor vehicles
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It never became law before the 116th Congress (2019–2020) 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 3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 10, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Feb 21, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Feb 21, 2020
Introduced in House
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 Latest action March 10, 2020

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

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Lawful Interstate Transportation of Firearms Act

This bill revises criminal provisions related to the interstate transportation of firearms and ammunition.

An individual may transport a firearm between two places (e.g., states) where it is legal to possess, carry, or transport the firearm. During transport, the firearm must be unloaded and secured or securely stored.

Additionally, an individual may transport ammunition, or a detachable magazine or feeding device, between two places where it is legal to possess, carry, or transport the ammunition, magazine, or feeding device. During transport, the ammunition, magazine, or feeding device must not be loaded into a firearm and must be securely stored.

The term transport includes staying in temporary lodging; stopping for food, fuel, vehicle maintenance, an emergency, or medical treatment; and any other activities that are incidental to the transportation.

The bill prohibits the arrest or detention of an individual for a state or local firearm or ammunition violation unless there is probable cause to believe the individual failed to comply with the provisions of this bill, and there is probable cause to believe the individual committed another crime.

 Related & companion bills 3
  • HR 1680 Reintroduced Bill Lawful Interstate Transportation of Firearms Act
  • HR 175 To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to more comprehensively address the interstate transportation of f…
  • S 3139 Lawful Interstate Transportation of Firearms Act
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Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 26
All 26 Republican 15
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Bilirakis, Gus M.
Florida · Mar 12, 2020
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Womack, Steve
Arkansas · Mar 12, 2020
 R
Crenshaw, Dan
Texas · Mar 9, 2020
 R
Smith, Adrian
Nebraska · Mar 5, 2020
 R
Harris, Andy
Maryland · Mar 3, 2020
Mooney, Alexander
· Mar 3, 2020
Gohmert, Louie
· Feb 28, 2020
 R
Steube, W. Gregory
Florida · Feb 28, 2020
 R
Weber, Randy K. Sr.
Texas · Feb 28, 2020
 R
Allen, Rick W.
Georgia · Feb 26, 2020
 R
Burchett, Tim
Tennessee · Feb 26, 2020
 R
Aderholt, Robert B.
Alabama · Feb 25, 2020
 R
Marshall, Roger
Kansas · Feb 25, 2020
 R
Babin, Brian
Texas · Feb 21, 2020
Byrne, Bradley
· Feb 21, 2020
Duncan, Jeff
· Feb 21, 2020
Gaetz, Matt
· Feb 21, 2020
Gianforte, Greg
· Feb 21, 2020
 R
Gosar, Paul A.
Arizona · Feb 21, 2020
Hice, Jody
· Feb 21, 2020
King, Steve
· Feb 21, 2020
 R
LaMalfa, Doug
California · Feb 21, 2020
Lamborn, Doug
· Feb 21, 2020
 R
Norman, Ralph
South Carolina · Feb 21, 2020
Watkins, Steve
· Feb 21, 2020
Yoho, Ted
· Feb 21, 2020
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 5935: Lawful Interstate Transportation of Firearms Act. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-5935/
MLA
"H.R. 5935: Lawful Interstate Transportation of Firearms Act." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-5935/.
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H.R. 5935, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-5935/.
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