Comprehensive update - changes in red.
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Passed
H.R. 627 [+] Credit Card Act of 2009 (Section 512 = National Park Carry)
Sponsor: Rep Maloney, Carolyn B. [NY-14] (introduced 1/22/2009) Cosponsors (128)
Latest Major Action: 5/22/2009 signed into law.
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Defeated
Senate Amendment 798 to Senate Concurrent Resolution 13 (Budget Resolution): "Allowing Amtrak Passengers to Securely Transport Firearms on Passenger Trains"
Passed in the Senate 63-35. Removed in the House-Senate reconciliation process.
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Pending
H.R. 17 [+] Citizens' Self-Defense Act of 2009
Sponsor: Rep Bartlett, Roscoe G. [MD-6] (introduced 1/6/2009) Cosponsors (
20)
Latest Major Action: 2/9/2009 Referred to House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.R. 45 [-] Blair Holt's Firearm Licensing and Record of Sale Act of 2009
Sponsor: Rep Rush, Bobby L. [IL-1] (introduced 1/6/2009) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 2/9/2009 Referred to House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.R. 197 [+] National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act of 2009
Sponsor: Rep Stearns, Cliff [FL-6] (introduced 1/6/2009) Cosponsors (
148)
Latest Major Action: 2/9/2009 Referred to House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.R. 257 [-] Child Gun Safety and Gun Access Prevention Act of 2009
Sponsor: Rep Jackson-Lee, Sheila [TX-18] (introduced 1/7/2009) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 2/9/2009 Referred to House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.R. 442 [+] Veterans' Heritage Firearms Act of 2009
Sponsor: Rep Rehberg, Denny [MT] (introduced 1/9/2009) Cosponsors (
119)
Latest Major Action: 2/9/2009 Referred to House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.R.642 [+] Recreational Shooting Protection Act
Sponsor: Rep Flake, Jeff [AZ-6] (introduced 1/22/2009) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 2/4/2009 Referred to House Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
H.R.1048 [+] Asset Management Improvement Act of 2009
Sponsor: Rep Sires, Albio [NJ-13] (introduced 2/12/2009) Cosponsors (4)
Latest Major Action: 2/12/2009 Referred to House Financial Services Committee.
H.R.1074 [+] Firearms Interstate Commerce Reform Act
Sponsor: Rep Scalise, Steve [LA-1] (introduced 2/13/2009) Cosponsors (
105)
Latest Major Action: 3/16/2009 Referred to House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.R.1303 [-] Communities in Action Neighborhood Defense and Opportunity Act of 2009
Sponsor: Rep Rush, Bobby L. [IL-1] (introduced 3/4/2009) Cosponsors (6)
Latest Major Action: 3/16/2009 Referred to House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.R.1620 [+] Secure Access to Firearms Enhancement (SAFE) Act of 2009
Sponsor: Rep Boozman, John [AR-3] (introduced 3/19/2009) Cosponsors (34)
Latest Major Action: 4/27/2009 Referred to House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.R.1684 [+] Preservation of the Second Amendment in National Parks and National Wildlife Refuges Act
Sponsor: Rep Hastings, Doc [WA-4] (introduced 3/24/2009) Cosponsors (
82)
Latest Major Action: 3/27/2009 Referred to House Natural Resources Committee.
H.R.1923 [+] Fairness in Firearm Testing Act
Sponsor: Rep Gingrey, Phil [GA-11] (introduced 4/2/2009) Cosponsors (25)
Latest Major Action: 5/26/2009 Referred to House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.R.2083 [+] Border Sovereignty and Protection Act
Sponsor: Rep Hunter, Duncan D. [CA-52] (introduced 4/23/2009) Cosponsors (
30)
Latest Major Action: 5/26/2009 Referred to House Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.
H.R.2153 [+] Second Amendment Restoration Act
Sponsor: Rep Stupak, Bart [MI-1] (introduced 4/28/2009) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/12/2009 Referred to House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.R.2159 [-] Denying Firearms and Explosives to Dangerous Terrorists Act of 2009
Sponsor: Rep King, Peter T. [NY-3] (introduced 4/29/2009) Cosponsors (
11)
Latest Major Action: 6/12/2009 Referred to House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.R.2202 [+] Child Safety and Home Security Act of 2009
Sponsor: Rep Cardoza, Dennis A. [CA-18] (introduced 4/30/2009) Cosponsors (5)
Latest Major Action: 4/30/2009 Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.2296 [+] Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Reform and Firearms Modernization Act of 2009
Sponsor: Rep King, Steve [IA-5] (introduced 5/7/2009) Cosponsors (
163)
Latest Major Action: 6/12/2009 Referred to House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.R.2324 [-] Gun Show Loophole Closing Act of 2009
Sponsor: Rep Castle, Michael N. [DE] (introduced 5/7/2009) Cosponsors (
23)
Latest Major Action: 6/12/2009 Referred to House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.R.2401 [-] No Fly, No Buy Act of 2009
Sponsor: Rep McCarthy, Carolyn [NY-4] (introduced 5/13/2009) Cosponsors (3)
Latest Major Action: 6/12/2009 Referred to House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.R.2547 [+] Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act
Sponsor: Rep Moran, Jerry [KS-1] (introduced 5/21/2009) Cosponsors (7)
Latest Major Action: 5/21/2009 Referred to House Veterans' Affairs Committee.
H.R.3021 [+] Citizens Protection Act of 2009 (repeal Gun-Free School Zones Act of 1990)
Sponsor: Rep Paul, Ron [TX-14] (introduced 6/24/2009) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 7/23/2009 Referred to House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.R.3022 [+] Second Amendment Protection Act of 2009
Sponsor: Rep Paul, Ron [TX-14] (introduced 6/24/2009) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 7/23/2009 Referred to House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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S.160 [+] District of Columbia House Voting Rights Act of 2009
Sponsor: Sen Lieberman, Joseph I. [CT] (introduced 1/6/2009) Cosponsors (19)
Latest Major Action: 3/2/2009 Passed in the Senate.
S.371 [+] Respecting States Rights and Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2009
Sponsor: Sen Thune, John [SD] (introduced 2/3/2009) Cosponsors (22)
Latest Major Action: 2/3/2009 Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee.
S.556 [+] Firearms Transfer Improvement Act
Sponsor: Sen Vitter, David [LA] (introduced 3/10/2009) Cosponsors (1)
Latest Major Action: 3/10/2009 Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee.
S.669 [+] Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act
Sponsor: Sen Burr, Richard [NC] (introduced 3/23/2009) Cosponsors (15)
Latest Major Action: 6/16/2009 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 78.
S.816 [+] Preservation of the Second Amendment in National Parks and National Wildlife Refuges Act
Sponsor: Sen Crapo, Mike [ID] (introduced 4/2/2009) Cosponsors (14)
Latest Major Action: 4/2/2009 Referred to Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee.
S.843 [-] Gun Show Background Check Act of 2009
Sponsor: Sen Lautenberg, Frank R. [NJ] (introduced 4/21/2009) Cosponsors (15)
Latest Major Action: 4/21/2009 Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee.
S.845 [+] Respecting States Rights and Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2009
Sponsor: Sen Thune, John [SD] (introduced 4/21/2009) Cosponsors (
24)
Latest Major Action: 4/21/2009 Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee.
S.941 [+] Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Reform and Firearms Modernization Act of 2009
Sponsor: Sen Crapo, Mike [ID] (introduced 4/30/2009) Cosponsors (
10)
Latest Major Action: 4/30/2009 Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee.
S.1132 [+] Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act Improvements Act of 2009
Sponsor: Sen Leahy, Patrick J. [VT] (introduced 5/21/2009) Cosponsors (2)
Latest Major Action: 5/21/2009 Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee.
S.1317 [-] Denying Firearms and Explosives to Dangerous Terrorists Act of 2009
Sponsor: Sen Lautenberg, Frank R. [NJ] (introduced 6/22/2009) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/22/2009 Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee.
S.1526 [ ] No Firearms for Foreign Felons Act of 2009
Sponsor: Sen Feinstein, Dianne [CA] (introduced 7/28/2009) Cosponsors (5)
Latest Major Action: 7/28/2009 Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee.
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Other bills located by an
advanced search of www.thomas.gov that contain the word "firearm" or variants that are not substantially RKBA-related:
H.R.25,
H.R.256,
H.R.264,
H.R.265,
H.R.455,
H.R.495,
H.R.510,
H.R.623,
H.R.673,
H.R.675,
H.R.808,
H.R.834,
H.R.866,
H.R.1022,
H.R.1105,
H.R.1333,
H.R.1437,
H.R.1448,
H.R.1676,
H.R.1727,
H.R.1867,
H.R.1900,
H.R.1913,
H.R.2100,
H.R.2346,
H.R.2410,
H.R.2647,
H.R.2847,
H.R.2857,
H.R.2892,
H.R.2924,
H.R.2933,
H.R.3326,
S.132,
S.205,
S.296,
S.325,
S.383,
S.632,
S.650,
S.909,
S.1054,
S.1147.
* Please PM me if you find firearms-related legislation that does not contain a variation of the word "firearm" in the bill text.