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Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act

Introduced: January 9, 2023 Introduced by: Hudson, Richard Republican · North Carolina See on congress.gov
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act

This bill establishes a federal statutory framework to regulate the carry or possession of concealed firearms across state lines.

Specifically, an individual who is eligible to carry a concealed firearm in one state may carry or possess a concealed handgun (other than a machine gun or destructive device) in another state that allows its residents to carry concealed firearms.

It sets forth requirements for the lawful concealed carry across state lines. The bill preempts most state and local laws related to concealed carry and establishes a private right of action for a person adversely affected by interference with a concealed-carry right established by this bill.

What's happening now January 9, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 171
All 171 Democratic 1 Republican 147
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Burlison, Eric
Missouri · Dec 10, 2024
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Carey, Mike
Ohio · Aug 23, 2024
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Bean, Aaron
Florida · Jun 26, 2024
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Carter, John R.
Texas · May 22, 2024
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Nehls, Troy E.
Texas · May 16, 2024
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Allen, Rick W.
Georgia · May 14, 2024
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Rouzer, David
North Carolina · Dec 6, 2023
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Tiffany, Thomas P.
Wisconsin · Oct 3, 2023
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Meuser, Daniel
Pennsylvania · Sep 19, 2023
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Greene, Marjorie Taylor
Georgia · Jun 7, 2023
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Fleischmann, Charles J. "Chuck"
Tennessee · May 18, 2023
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Franklin, Scott
Florida · May 10, 2023
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Fulcher, Russ
Idaho · May 10, 2023
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Calvert, Ken
California · Apr 20, 2023
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Ciscomani, Juan
Arizona · Apr 20, 2023
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Banks, Jim
Indiana · Mar 28, 2023
Santos, George
· Mar 22, 2023
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Miller, Mary E.
Illinois · Mar 1, 2023
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Collins, Mike
Georgia · Feb 28, 2023
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Smith, Adrian
Nebraska · Feb 17, 2023
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Luna, Anna Paulina
Florida · Feb 10, 2023
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De La Cruz, Monica
Texas · Feb 2, 2023
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Fischbach, Michelle
Minnesota · Jan 30, 2023
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Rogers, Harold
Kentucky · Jan 30, 2023
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Williams, Roger
Texas · Jan 30, 2023
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Bice, Stephanie I.
Oklahoma · Jan 26, 2023
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Yakym, Rudy
Indiana · Jan 26, 2023
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Green, Mark E.
Texas · Jan 25, 2023
D'Esposito, Anthony
· Jan 24, 2023
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Edwards, Chuck
North Carolina · Jan 20, 2023
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Gooden, Lance
Texas · Jan 20, 2023
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Houchin, Erin
Indiana · Jan 20, 2023
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Langworthy, Nicholas A.
New York · Jan 20, 2023
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Weber, Randy K. Sr.
Texas · Jan 20, 2023
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Fry, Russell
South Carolina · Jan 12, 2023
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Hunt, Wesley
Texas · Jan 12, 2023
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Luttrell, Morgan
Texas · Jan 12, 2023
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Tenney, Claudia
New York · Jan 12, 2023
Williams, Brandon
· Jan 12, 2023
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Alford, Mark
Missouri · Jan 11, 2023
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Bacon, Don
Nebraska · Jan 11, 2023
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Crane, Elijah
Arizona · Jan 11, 2023
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Feenstra, Randy
Iowa · Jan 11, 2023
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Hageman, Harriet M.
Wyoming · Jan 11, 2023
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Johnson, Mike
Louisiana · Jan 11, 2023
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LaMalfa, Doug
California · Jan 11, 2023
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McClain, Lisa C.
Michigan · Jan 11, 2023
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Moylan, James C.
Guam · Jan 11, 2023
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Ogles, Andrew
Tennessee · Jan 11, 2023
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Webster, Daniel
Florida · Jan 11, 2023
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 38: Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act. 118th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-38/
MLA
"H.R. 38: Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act." 118th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-38/.
Bluebook (legal)
H.R. 38, 118th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-38/.
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[H.R. 38: Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act](https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-38/)
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