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Traveler's Gun Rights Act

USA119th CongressS-966| Senate 
| Updated: 3/11/2025
Mike Rounds

Mike Rounds

Republican Senator

South Dakota

Cosponsors (11)
Roger Marshall (Republican)Cindy Hyde-Smith (Republican)James E. Risch (Republican)John Boozman (Republican)Ted Cruz (Republican)Kevin Cramer (Republican)James Lankford (Republican)David McCormick (Republican)John Hoeven (Republican)Ted Budd (Republican)Mike Crapo (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation, known as the "Traveler's Gun Rights Act," aims to clarify and expand the definitions of "State of residence" and "resident" within federal firearms law. It specifies that an individual's State of residence can include the State where they intend to make a home, or for active duty military members, their permanent duty station. For individuals without a traditional physical residence, a private mailbox or post office box address can establish residency for firearm purchase purposes. The bill further amends the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) requirements. It mandates that identification presented for a firearm transfer must include either the address of the transferee's residence or, if applicable, the address of a private mailbox or post office box, aligning with the newly defined residency criteria.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-4029
Traveler's Gun Rights Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-741
Traveler's Gun Rights Act
Mar 11, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-2060
Introduced in House
Mar 11, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Mar 11, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-4029
    Traveler's Gun Rights Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-741
    Traveler's Gun Rights Act


  • March 11, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-2060
    Introduced in House


  • March 11, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 11, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 119-2060: Traveler’s Gun Rights Act

Traveler's Gun Rights Act

USA119th CongressS-966| Senate 
| Updated: 3/11/2025
This legislation, known as the "Traveler's Gun Rights Act," aims to clarify and expand the definitions of "State of residence" and "resident" within federal firearms law. It specifies that an individual's State of residence can include the State where they intend to make a home, or for active duty military members, their permanent duty station. For individuals without a traditional physical residence, a private mailbox or post office box address can establish residency for firearm purchase purposes. The bill further amends the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) requirements. It mandates that identification presented for a firearm transfer must include either the address of the transferee's residence or, if applicable, the address of a private mailbox or post office box, aligning with the newly defined residency criteria.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-4029
Traveler's Gun Rights Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-741
Traveler's Gun Rights Act
Mar 11, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-2060
Introduced in House
Mar 11, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Mar 11, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-4029
    Traveler's Gun Rights Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-741
    Traveler's Gun Rights Act


  • March 11, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-2060
    Introduced in House


  • March 11, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 11, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Mike Rounds

Mike Rounds

Republican Senator

South Dakota

Cosponsors (11)
Roger Marshall (Republican)Cindy Hyde-Smith (Republican)James E. Risch (Republican)John Boozman (Republican)Ted Cruz (Republican)Kevin Cramer (Republican)James Lankford (Republican)David McCormick (Republican)John Hoeven (Republican)Ted Budd (Republican)Mike Crapo (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 119-2060: Traveler’s Gun Rights Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted