Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2025

Last action on Oct 3, 2025Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 289.

Summary

The Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2025 proposes to create a federal framework for the recognition of concealed carry permits across state lines. Under this legislation, an individual who is legally authorized to carry a concealed firearm in their home state would be permitted to carry a concealed handgun in any other state, provided that the destination state also allows its own residents to carry concealed weapons. This would apply to standard handguns but would exclude machine guns or destructive devices.

If enacted, this bill would significantly limit the ability of state and local governments to enforce their own specific concealed carry restrictions on out-of-state visitors. It aims to provide uniform legal protections for gun owners traveling between states by preempting most local concealed carry laws. Additionally, the bill would allow individuals to sue in federal court if they believe their right to carry a concealed weapon under this law has been unlawfully restricted or interfered with by state or local authorities.

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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Mar 25, 2025

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 9.

Mar 25, 2025

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Mar 25, 2025 · 14:00

H.R. 38, the Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act; H.R. 60, the Knife Owners’ Protection Act of 2025; H.R. 2184, the Firearm Due Process Protection Act; H.R. 2255, the Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act; H.R. 2243, the LEOSA Reform Act of 2025; H.R. 2267, the NICS Data Reporting Act; and H.R. 2240, the Improving Law Enforcement Officer Safety and Wellness Through Data Act of 2025.

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House Committee on the Judiciary

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On March 25, 2025, the House Judiciary Committee held a markup session on seven bills related to firearms, knives, and law enforcement. The bills examined included H.R. 38 (Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act), H.R. 60 (Knife Owners' Protection Act), H.R. 2184 (Firearm Due Process Protection Act), H.R. 2255 (Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act), H.R. 2243 (LEOSA Reform Act), H.R. 2267 (NICS Data Reporting Act), and H.R. 2240 (Improving Law Enforcement Officer Safety and Wellness Through Data Act). The bills addressed a range of Second Amendment and law enforcement issues. H.R. 38 would establish a federal framework allowing concealed carry permit holders to carry firearms across state lines. H.R. 60 would permit individuals to transport knives between states where possession is legal. H.R. 2184 would expand legal remedies for those erroneously denied firearm purchases through background checks. H.R. 2255 would allow federal law enforcement officers to purchase retired service weapons. H.R. 2267 would require the Department of Justice to report demographic data on firearm purchase denials. The remaining bills addressed law enforcement officer protections and data collection. The committee voted favorably on all bills, with votes ranging from voice votes to recorded votes of 18-9 for H.R. 38 and 14-9 for H.R. 2255. Multiple amendments were proposed and voted on during the markup, with several failing along party lines. The committee's action sent the bills to the full House for consideration, though passage is not guaranteed and further amendments may occur on the House floor.

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Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-337.

Oct 3, 2025

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-337.

Oct 3, 2025

Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2025

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