National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act of 2011

Bill: 112-hr-822
Sponsor: Rep. Stearns, Cliff [R-FL-6]
Introduced: 2011-02-18 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Firearms and explosives
Intergovernmental relations
Licensing and registrations
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2011-02-18
text: 
National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act of 2011 - Amends the federal criminal code to authorize a person who is carrying a government-issued photographic identification document and a valid permit to carry a concealed firearm in one state, and who is not prohibited from possessing, transporting, shipping, or receiving a firearm under federal law, to carry a concealed handgun (other than a machinegun or destructive device) in another state in accordance with the restrictions of that state. 

action_date: 2011-11-10
text: 
National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act of 2011 - Amends the federal criminal code to authorize a person who is carrying a valid, government-issued identification document containing that person's photograph and a valid permit to carry a concealed firearm in one state, and who is not prohibited from possessing, transporting, shipping, or receiving a firearm under federal law, to possess or carry a concealed handgun (other than a machine gun or destructive device) in another state in accordance with the restrictions of that state. 
 
Directs the Comptroller General to conduct an audit of: (1) state laws and regulations that authorize the issuance of a concealed firearm permit or license to a nonresident, including a description of the permitting or licensing requirements; (2) the number of such valid permits or licenses issued or denied (and the basis for such denials) to nonresidents by each state; and (3) the effectiveness of such state laws and regulations in protecting the public safety.

action_date: 2011-11-16
text: 
National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act of 2011 - Amends the federal criminal code to authorize a person who is carrying a valid, government-issued identification document containing that person's photograph and a valid permit to carry a concealed firearm in one state, and who is not prohibited from possessing, transporting, shipping, or receiving a firearm under federal law, to possess or carry a concealed handgun (other than a machine gun or destructive device) in another state in accordance with the restrictions of that state. 
 
Directs the Comptroller General to conduct an audit of: (1) state laws and regulations that authorize the issuance of a concealed firearm permit or license to a nonresident, including a description of the permitting or licensing requirements; (2) the number of such valid permits or licenses issued or denied (and the basis for such denials) to nonresidents by each state; and (3) the effectiveness of such state laws and regulations in protecting the public safety.
 
Directs the Comptroller General to conduct a study of the ability of state and local law enforcement authorities to verify the validity of concealed firearm licenses or permits issued by other states.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-11-17
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2011-11-16
text: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 272 - 154 (Roll no. 852).
action_date: 2011-11-16
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2011-11-16
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 272 - 154 (Roll no. 852).
action_date: 2011-11-16
text: On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 161 - 263 (Roll no. 851).
action_date: 2011-11-16
text: The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H7689)
action_date: 2011-11-16
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cicilline motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to limit state reciprocity for carrying a gun for child sex offenders, domestic violence offenders and known or suspected terrorists.
action_date: 2011-11-16
text: Mr. Cicilline moved to recommit with instructions to Judiciary. (consideration: CR H7687-8689; text: CR H7688)
action_date: 2011-11-16
text: The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H7687)
action_date: 2011-11-16
text: The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 822.
action_date: 2011-11-16
text: DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 463, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Reichert amendment No. 10.
action_date: 2011-11-16
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Cicilline amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Smith(TX) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2011-11-16
text: DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 463, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cicilline amendment No. 9.
action_date: 2011-11-16
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mrs. Jackson Lee (TX) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2011-11-16
text: DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 463, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment No. 8.
action_date: 2011-11-16
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Cohen amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Cohen demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2011-11-16
text: DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 463, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cohen amendment No. 7.
action_date: 2011-11-16
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Johnson (GA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Smith (TX) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2011-11-16
text: DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 463, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Johnson (GA) amendment No. 6.
action_date: 2011-11-16
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Smith (TX) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2011-11-16
text: DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 463, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment No. 4.
action_date: 2011-11-16
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Hastings (FL) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Chabot demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2011-11-16
text: DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 463, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hastings (FL) amendment No. 3.
action_date: 2011-11-16
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the McCarthy (NY) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mrs. McCarthy (NY) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2011-11-16
text: DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 463, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McCarthy (NY) amendment No. 2.
action_date: 2011-11-16
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Woodall amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Smith (TX) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2011-11-16
text: DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 463, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Woodall amendment No. 1.
action_date: 2011-11-16
text: GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 822.
action_date: 2011-11-16
text: The Speaker designated the Honorable Candice S. Miller to act as Chairwoman of the Committee.
action_date: 2011-11-16
text: House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 463 and Rule XVIII.
action_date: 2011-11-16
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 822 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. The resolution waives all points of order against the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute, now printed in the bill. The resolution waives all points of order against the amendments printed in the report.
action_date: 2011-11-16
text: Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 463. (consideration: CR H7661-7690; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H7670-7671)
action_date: 2011-11-15
text: Rule H. Res. 463 passed House.
action_date: 2011-11-14
text: Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 463 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 822 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. The resolution waives all points of order against the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute, now printed in the bill. The resolution waives all points of order against the amendments printed in the report.
action_date: 2011-11-10
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 187.
action_date: 2011-11-10
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 112-277.
action_date: 2011-11-10
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 112-277.
action_date: 2011-10-25
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 19 - 11.
action_date: 2011-10-25
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2011-10-14
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2011-10-14
text: Mr. Chabot asked unanimous consent that the Committee on the Judiciary have until 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 20, 2011, to file a report to accompany H.R. 822.
action_date: 2011-10-13
text: Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security Discharged.
action_date: 2011-09-13
text: Subcommittee Hearings Held.
action_date: 2011-02-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2011-02-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2011-02-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-02-18
text: Introduced in House