118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 1830 — Closing the Loophole on Interstate Firearm Sales Act

“To prohibit a Federal firearms licensee from transferring a long gun to a person who the licensee knows or has reasonable cause to believe does not reside in (or if the person is a corporation or other business entity, does not maintain a place of business in) the State in which the licensee's place of business is located.”

Crime and law enforcement

Introduced Mar 28, 2023

Last action Mar 28, 2023

Pipeline · Bill → Law

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Introduced

Mar 28, 2023

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Referred

Mar 28, 2023

Judiciary

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Committee

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Senate

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SummaryCRS Summary

This bill restricts the sale or transfer of shotguns and rifles across state lines. Specifically, it prohibits a licensed gun dealer, manufacturer, importer, or collector from selling or transferring a rifle or shotgun to an out-of-state resident. Current law allows such sales or transfers if both parties meet in person to conduct the transaction and if the transaction complies with the laws of both states.

Provisions · 2 sectionsIntroduced in House

Timeline · 2 actions

Mar 28, 2023

Introduced in House

Mar 28, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.