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U.S. Military Right to Carry Act

USA116th CongressHR-7715| House 
| Updated: 7/21/2020
Jason Smith

Jason Smith

Republican Representative

Missouri

Cosponsors (34)
Paul A. Gosar (Republican)Bob Gibbs (Republican)David Kustoff (Republican)Mo Brooks (Republican)Roger Marshall (Republican)Markwayne Mullin (Republican)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Rick W. Allen (Republican)David Rouzer (Republican)Jeff Duncan (Republican)Jody B. Hice (Republican)Doug Lamborn (Republican)Mike Kelly (Republican)Tom Rice (Republican)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)Dan Bishop (Republican)Austin Scott (Republican)Scott DesJarlais (Republican)Ron Wright (Republican)Debbie Lesko (Republican)Steve Watkins (Republican)Matt Gaetz (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Russ Fulcher (Republican)Ralph Norman (Republican)Jack Bergman (Republican)Louie Gohmert (Republican)Ted Budd (Republican)David P. Roe (Republican)Robert B. Aderholt (Republican)Brian Babin (Republican)Patrick T. McHenry (Republican)Ross Spano (Republican)Fred Keller (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
U.S. Military Right to Carry Act This bill requires a state that receives funds under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program to have implemented (1) a law or policy authorizing members of the Armed Forces who are outside of their state of residence under orders to renew a permit to carry a concealed firearm through the mail, and (2) a law or policy that treats members of the Armed Forces on active duty in the state as residents of the state for purposes of issuing a permit to carry a concealed firearm in the state. The Department of Justice must reduce by 5% the amount that a state would otherwise receive under the grant program if the state fails to comply with either requirement.
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Timeline
Jul 21, 2020
Introduced in House
Jul 21, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jul 23, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-4301
Introduced in Senate
  • July 21, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • July 21, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • July 23, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-4301
    Introduced in Senate

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 116-4301: U.S. Military Right to Carry Act
Firearms and explosivesLaw enforcement administration and fundingLicensing and registrationsMilitary personnel and dependentsPostal service

U.S. Military Right to Carry Act

USA116th CongressHR-7715| House 
| Updated: 7/21/2020
U.S. Military Right to Carry Act This bill requires a state that receives funds under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program to have implemented (1) a law or policy authorizing members of the Armed Forces who are outside of their state of residence under orders to renew a permit to carry a concealed firearm through the mail, and (2) a law or policy that treats members of the Armed Forces on active duty in the state as residents of the state for purposes of issuing a permit to carry a concealed firearm in the state. The Department of Justice must reduce by 5% the amount that a state would otherwise receive under the grant program if the state fails to comply with either requirement.
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Timeline
Jul 21, 2020
Introduced in House
Jul 21, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jul 23, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-4301
Introduced in Senate
  • July 21, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • July 21, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • July 23, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-4301
    Introduced in Senate
Jason Smith

Jason Smith

Republican Representative

Missouri

Cosponsors (34)
Paul A. Gosar (Republican)Bob Gibbs (Republican)David Kustoff (Republican)Mo Brooks (Republican)Roger Marshall (Republican)Markwayne Mullin (Republican)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Rick W. Allen (Republican)David Rouzer (Republican)Jeff Duncan (Republican)Jody B. Hice (Republican)Doug Lamborn (Republican)Mike Kelly (Republican)Tom Rice (Republican)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)Dan Bishop (Republican)Austin Scott (Republican)Scott DesJarlais (Republican)Ron Wright (Republican)Debbie Lesko (Republican)Steve Watkins (Republican)Matt Gaetz (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Russ Fulcher (Republican)Ralph Norman (Republican)Jack Bergman (Republican)Louie Gohmert (Republican)Ted Budd (Republican)David P. Roe (Republican)Robert B. Aderholt (Republican)Brian Babin (Republican)Patrick T. McHenry (Republican)Ross Spano (Republican)Fred Keller (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 116-4301: U.S. Military Right to Carry Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Firearms and explosivesLaw enforcement administration and fundingLicensing and registrationsMilitary personnel and dependentsPostal service