SHARE Act

3/14/2024, 4:05 AM

Summary of Bill HR 1310

The SHARE Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 1310, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The bill aims to protect and expand access to hunting, fishing, and recreational shooting on federal lands.

One of the key provisions of the SHARE Act is the expansion of opportunities for hunting and fishing on public lands. This includes opening up more federal lands for these activities and increasing access for sportsmen and women. The bill also seeks to improve conservation efforts by allowing for the use of funds generated from the sale of federal lands for conservation purposes.

Additionally, the SHARE Act includes provisions to protect the rights of gun owners. This includes measures to prevent the government from banning certain types of ammunition and firearms, as well as protecting the rights of individuals to carry firearms on federal lands. Overall, the SHARE Act is aimed at promoting outdoor recreation, conservation, and the rights of gun owners. It has garnered support from various hunting and conservation groups, as well as gun rights advocates. The bill is currently being debated in Congress, with supporters arguing that it will help to preserve America's outdoor heritage and protect the rights of sportsmen and women.

Congressional Summary of HR 1310

States Handling Access to Reciprocity for Employment Act or the SHARE Act

This bill requires the Federal Bureau of Investigation to make available criminal history record information to a state occupational or professional licensing authority for background checks of individuals seeking a license under an interstate compact.

A state licensing authority may not share criminal history record information with the compact's commission, any other state entity or licensing authority, or the public, but may inform the compact's commission of completion of a background check.

Current Status of Bill HR 1310

Bill HR 1310 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 1, 2023. Bill HR 1310 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 1, 2023.  Bill HR 1310's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of March 1, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1310

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
54
Democrat Cosponsors
18
Republican Cosponsors
36
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1310

Primary Policy Focus

Government Operations and Politics

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1310

SHARE ActSHARE ActStates Handling Access to Reciprocity for Employment ActTo authorize the use of FBI criminal history record information for administration of interstate compacts, and for other purposes.
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