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H.R. 168 118th 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 9, 2023 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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 Latest action January 9, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

 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.

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Cline, Ben
Virginia · Jan 31, 2023
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 168: To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to more comprehensively address the interstate transportation of firearms or ammunition.. 118th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-168/
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"H.R. 168: To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to more comprehensively address the interstate transportation of firearms or ammunition.." 118th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-168/.
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H.R. 168, 118th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-168/.
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[H.R. 168: 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/118-HR-168/)
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