H.R.226 - To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide a national standard in accordance with which nonresidents of a State may carry concealed firearms in the State.

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  • Official: To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide a national standard in accordance with which nonresidents of a State may carry concealed firearms in the State. as introduced.

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This bill would force all states to accept as valid, a license to allow the carrying of a concealed weapon (CCW), regardless of which state the license was issued in.
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1/4/2007--Introduced.Amends the federal criminal code to establish a national standard for the carrying of certain concealed firearms by non-residents. Authorizes a person who has a valid permit to carry a concealed firearm in one state and who is not prohibited from carrying a firearm und

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1/4/2007--Introduced.
Amends the federal criminal code to establish a national standard for the carrying of certain concealed firearms by non-residents. Authorizes a person who has a valid permit to carry a concealed firearm in one state and who is not prohibited from carrying a firearm under federal law to carry a concealed firearm in another state in accordance with the restrictions of that state or as specified under this Act.

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01/07/09
H.R.226: Broadcaster Freedom Act of 2009 - U.S. Congress ...

OpenCongress Summary. Although the Fairness Doctrine, requiring broadcasters to present opposing viewpoints on controversial issues, was abolished in 1987, this bill would inhibit the Federal Communications Commission from reintroducing it ... email us the

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12/20/08
New concealed carry legislation pending - XDTalk Forums - Your ...

GovTrack: H.R. 226: Text of Legislation, Introduced in House SECTION 1. NATIONAL STANDARD FOR THE CARRYING OF CERTAIN CONCEALED FIREARMS BY NONRESIDENTS. (a) In General- Chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by ...

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06/29/08
OpenCongress - U.S. Congress - S.3207 Respecting States Rights and ...

Related Bills:. H.R.226 · S.388 · H.R.861 · H.R.5782. Related Issue Areas:. State laws · State and local government · Local laws · Licenses · 5 more · Law · Interstate relations · Firear

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