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H.R. 225 117th Congress House

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

Introduced: January 6, 2021 Introduced by: H. Morgan Griffith Republican · Virginia 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 117th Congress (2021–2022) 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 4, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Jan 6, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 6, 2021
Introduced in House
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 Latest action March 4, 2021

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

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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 overnight; stopping for food, fuel, vehicle maintenance, an emergency, or medical treatment; and any other activities that are incidental to the transportation. It does not include transportation related to certain crimes.

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.

 Related & companion bills 2
  • S 525 Lawful Interstate Transportation of Firearms Act
  • HR 1680 Lawful Interstate Transportation of Firearms Act
 Bill text 1 version

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Republican 2
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Cline, Ben
Virginia · Jul 15, 2022
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Bice, Stephanie I.
Oklahoma · May 12, 2022
Jacobs, Chris
· Feb 8, 2021
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 225: To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to more comprehensively address the interstate transportation of firearms or ammunition.. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-225/
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"H.R. 225: To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to more comprehensively address the interstate transportation of firearms or ammunition.." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-225/.
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H.R. 225, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-225/.
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[H.R. 225: To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to more comprehensively address the interstate transportation of firearms or ammunition.](https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-225/)
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