Traveler's Gun Rights Act

Hozzl · 2025-03-31T14:39:50Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 966 Traveler's Gun Rights Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Crime and Law Enforcement. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/31/2025, 2:39 PM

Summary of Bill S 966

Bill 119 s 966, also known as the "State of Residence Definition Act," aims to amend chapter 44 of title 18 in the United States Code. The main purpose of this bill is to clearly define the terms "State of residence" and "resident" for the purposes of federal law.

The bill seeks to provide a uniform definition of these terms to ensure consistency and clarity in the application of federal laws related to firearms and other regulated activities. By establishing a clear definition of "State of residence" and "resident," the bill aims to prevent confusion and potential loopholes in the enforcement of federal laws.

In addition to defining these terms, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to federal law enforcement and regulation. While the specific details of these provisions are not outlined in the summary, it is clear that the overall goal of the bill is to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of federal law enforcement efforts. Overall, Bill 119 s 966 is a straightforward and technical piece of legislation that seeks to clarify and strengthen federal laws related to firearms and other regulated activities. By providing clear definitions of key terms, the bill aims to enhance the consistency and effectiveness of federal law enforcement efforts.

Congressional Summary of S 966

Traveler's Gun Rights Act

This bill broadens the scope of allowable firearms transactions involving active duty servicemembers and their spouses and individuals who do not have a residence in any state.

Currently, federal firearms laws generally prohibit a federal firearms licensee (e.g., a gun dealer) from selling or delivering a firearm to an individual whose state of residence is different than the state where the licensee's place of business is located.

This bill defines the term state of residence as the state in which an individual is present with an intention of making a home.

In the case of an individual who does not have a physical residence in any state, the term state of residence means the address of the individual's private mailbox or post office box.

In the case of a member of the Armed Forces on active duty, or his or her spouse, the term state of residence means (1) the state in which the member's permanent duty station is located, and (2) the state where the member maintains a place of abode from which he or she commutes to the permanent duty station.

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Current Status of Bill S 966

Bill S 966 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 11, 2025. Bill S 966 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on March 11, 2025. Bill S 966's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of March 11, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 966

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 966

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 966

A bill to amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to define "State of residence" and "resident", and for other purposes.

Comments

Wilson Connolly

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1 year ago

I'm not too sure about this new bill on travelers and guns. Seems like it could cause some issues. Gonna have to look into it more before I form a solid opinion.