Closing the Loophole on Interstate Firearm Sales Act
Summary
Closing the Loophole on Interstate Firearm Sales Act 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.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2021
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Feb 1, 2021
Last action Mar 22, 2021
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Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
0
Committee
2
Mar 22, 2021
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
lower
Feb 1, 2021
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
lower
Feb 1, 2021
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 10 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jason Crow
DDemocratic
Co
Alcee L. Hastings
DDemocratic
Co
Diana DeGette
DDemocratic
Co
Ed Perlmutter
DDemocratic
Co
Eleanor Holmes Norton
DDemocratic
Co
Grace F. Napolitano
DDemocratic
Co
Jamie Raskin
DDemocratic
Co
Jerry McNerney
DDemocratic
Co
Joe Neguse
DDemocratic
Co
Ro Khanna
DDemocratic
Co
Suzan K. DelBene
DDemocratic
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