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H.R. 38

Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2025

In Plain Language

This bill lets people who are legally allowed to carry a concealed handgun in one state do so in other states that permit concealed carry. It overrides most state and local gun laws that would block this and allows people to sue if someone interferes with their right to carry under this law.

Official Congressional Research Service summary

Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity ActThis bill establishes a federal statutory framework to regulate the carry or possession of concealed firearms across state lines.Specifically, an individual who is eligible to carry a concealed firearm in one state may carry or possess a concealed handgun (other than a machine gun or destructive device) in another state that allows its residents to carry concealed firearms.It sets forth requirements for lawful concealed carry across state lines. The bill preempts most state and local laws related to concealed carry and establishes a private right of action for a person adversely affected by interference with a concealed-carry right established by this bill.

Sponsor

Rep. Hudson, Richard [R-NC-9]

Cosponsors

Rep. Murphy, Gregory F. [R-NC-3]
Rep. Hern, Kevin [R-OK-1]
Rep. Jackson, Ronny [R-TX-13]
Rep. Clyde, Andrew S. [R-GA-9]
Rep. Cammack, Kat [R-FL-3]
et al.

Latest action

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 289.

Oct 3, 2025

Official source

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Action history

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

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