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HR645Referred to Committee

National Constitutional Carry Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-01-23
Introduced
69
Cosponsors
HR
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Type

Sponsor

Thomas Massie
Thomas Massie
Republican · KY · Representative
Votes with party: 77.4% (514 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/M001184

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (69)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

  • Andrew Ogles (R-TN-5)Original· 2025-01-23
  • Andy Biggs (R-AZ-5)Original· 2025-01-23
  • Andy Harris (R-MD-1)Original· 2025-01-23
  • Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL-13)Original· 2025-01-23
  • Barry Moore (R-AL-1)Original· 2025-01-23
  • Ben Cline (R-VA-6)Original· 2025-01-23
  • Brandon Gill (R-TX-26)Original· 2025-01-23
  • Chip Roy (R-TX-21)Original· 2025-01-23
  • Claudia Tenney (R-NY-24)Original· 2025-01-23
  • Clay Higgins (R-LA-3)Original· 2025-01-23
  • Elijah Crane (R-AZ-2)Original· 2025-01-23
  • Eric Burlison (R-MO-7)Original· 2025-01-23
  • John W. Rose (R-TN-6)Original· 2025-01-23
  • Josh Brecheen (R-OK-2)Original· 2025-01-23
  • Keith Self (R-TX-3)Original· 2025-01-23
  • Lauren Boebert (R-CO-4)Original· 2025-01-23
  • Mary E. Miller (R-IL-15)Original· 2025-01-23
  • Michael Cloud (R-TX-27)Original· 2025-01-23
  • Mike Collins (R-GA-10)Original· 2025-01-23
  • Nathaniel Moran (R-TX-1)Original· 2025-01-23
  • Nicholas A. Langworthy (R-NY-23)Original· 2025-01-23
  • Pat Harrigan (R-NC-10)Original· 2025-01-23
  • Paul A. Gosar (R-AZ-9)Original· 2025-01-23
  • Randy K. Weber, Sr. (R-TX-14)Original· 2025-01-23
  • Thomas P. Tiffany (R-WI-7)Original· 2025-01-23
  • Tim Burchett (R-TN-2)Original· 2025-01-23
  • Tony Wied (R-WI-8)Original· 2025-01-23
  • Victoria Spartz (R-IN-5)Original· 2025-01-23
  • Mark Harris (R-NC-8)· 2025-01-31
  • Ronny Jackson (R-TX-13)· 2025-02-04
  • Scott Perry (R-PA-10)· 2025-02-04
  • Sheri Biggs (R-SC-3)· 2025-02-06
  • Russell Fry (R-SC-7)· 2025-02-07
  • Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22)· 2025-02-13
  • Scott DesJarlais (R-TN-4)· 2025-03-18
  • Harriet M. Hageman (R-WY)· 2025-03-21
  • Morgan Luttrell (R-TX-8)· 2025-03-31
  • Wesley Hunt (R-TX-38)· 2025-04-03
  • Lance Gooden (R-TX-5)· 2025-04-17
  • Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA-1)· 2025-08-26
  • Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann (R-TN-3)· 2025-09-03
  • Adrian Smith (R-NE-3)· 2025-09-09
  • Pat Fallon (R-TX-4)· 2025-09-09
  • Roger Williams (R-TX-25)· 2025-10-08
  • Diana Harshbarger (R-TN-1)· 2025-10-17
  • Dan Crenshaw (R-TX-2)· 2025-11-17
  • Derrick Van Orden (R-WI-3)· 2025-12-10
  • Glenn Grothman (R-WI-6)· 2026-01-13
  • Gary J. Palmer (R-AL-6)· 2026-01-21
  • Troy Downing (R-MT-2)· 2026-01-21
  • David J. Taylor (R-OH-2)· 2026-02-02
  • H. Morgan Griffith (R-VA-9)· 2026-03-03
  • Erin Houchin (R-IN-9)· 2026-03-09
  • Cory Mills (R-FL-7)· 2026-03-12
  • Russ Fulcher (R-ID-1)· 2026-03-17
  • William R. Timmons IV (R-SC-4)· 2026-03-17
  • Warren Davidson (R-OH-8)· 2026-03-18
  • Chuck Edwards (R-NC-11)· 2026-04-14
  • Clay Fuller (R-GA-14)· 2026-04-15
  • Mike Kelly (R-PA-16)· 2026-04-15
  • Tracey Mann (R-KS-1)· 2026-04-15
  • Brian Babin (R-TX-36)· 2026-04-16
  • Ralph Norman (R-SC-5)· 2026-04-16
  • David Schweikert (R-AZ-1)· 2026-04-20
  • Trent Kelly (R-MS-1)· 2026-04-20
  • Ryan K. Zinke (R-MT-1)· 2026-04-21
  • Mike Bost (R-IL-12)· 2026-05-12

Latest Action

The most recent step in the bill's legislative path. Committee Activity below shows referrals and reports; the full action-by-action history including floor proceedings lives at Congress.gov →

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2025-01-23

Source: Congress.gov

Committee Activity

Currently in

  • House Committee on the JudiciaryReferred To · 2025-01-23

Previously

  • Judiciary CommitteeReferred To · 2025-01-23

Plain-English Summary

This bill would allow people to carry concealed firearms in all states without needing a permit, overriding state and local gun licensing laws. Currently, some states require permits and background checks before allowing concealed carry, but this legislation would eliminate those requirements nationwide. The change would affect gun owners, law enforcement agencies, and public safety policies across the country.

AI-assisted summary generated from the official bill metadata (title, subjects, actions) sourced from Congress.gov. Cached and reviewed. Always verify against the official text linked below.

Subjects

Crime and Law Enforcement
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