# 114-hr-4928: Firearms Transfer Improvement Act

114-hr-4928, Firearms Transfer Improvement Act, is a 114th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Guinta, Frank C. [R-NH-1] (R-NH); status Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations. (as of 2025-11-18).

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## Facts
- Bill: 114-hr-4928
- Congress: 114
- Title: Firearms Transfer Improvement Act
- Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
- Introduced: 2016-04-13
- Sponsor: Rep. Guinta, Frank C. [R-NH-1] (R-NH)
- Cosponsors: 40
- Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-11-18

## Summary

Firearms Transfer Improvement Act This bill amends the federal criminal code to broaden the scope of permissible transfers between a licensed gun dealer and an out-of-state resident. Current law permits a licensed gun dealer to sell or transfer a rifle or shotgun to an out-of-state resident if the transaction occurs in person and complies with applicable laws of both states. This bill permits a licensed gun dealer to sell or transfer a firearm to an out-of-state resident if the transaction occurs in person and complies with applicable laws of the state in which the gun dealer's place of business is located.

## Cosponsors (40)

- Rep. Pompeo, Mike [R-KS-4] (R-KS), 2016-05-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Harris, Andy [R-MD-1] (R-MD), 2016-05-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Duncan, Jeff [R-SC-3] (R-SC), 2016-05-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. LaMalfa, Doug [R-CA-1] (R-CA), 2016-05-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Benishek, Dan [R-MI-1] (R-MI), 2016-05-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large] (R-AK), 2016-05-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Massie, Thomas [R-KY-4] (R-KY), 2016-06-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Messer, Luke [R-IN-6] (R-IN), 2016-06-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Brat, Dave [R-VA-7] (R-VA), 2016-04-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Barr, Andy [R-KY-6] (R-KY), 2016-04-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Huelskamp, Tim [R-KS-1] (R-KS), 2016-04-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Fincher, Stephen Lee [R-TN-8] (R-TN), 2016-04-13T00:00:00.000Z
- MATT SALMON (R-AZ), 2016-04-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Johnson, Bill [R-OH-6] (R-OH), 2016-04-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Hensarling, Jeb [R-TX-5] (R-TX), 2016-04-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Bost, Mike [R-IL-12] (R-IL), 2016-04-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Hudson, Richard [R-NC-9] (R-NC), 2016-04-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Emmer, Tom [R-MN-6] (R-MN), 2016-04-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Zinke, Ryan K. [R-MT-1] (R-MT), 2016-04-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Stivers, Steve [R-OH-15] (R-OH), 2016-04-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Huizenga, Bill [R-MI-4] (R-MI), 2016-04-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-17] (R-TX), 2016-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Brooks, Mo [R-AL-5] (R-AL), 2016-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Graves, Tom [R-GA-14] (R-GA), 2016-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Smith, Jason [R-MO-8] (R-MO), 2016-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Moolenaar, John R. [R-MI-2] (R-MI), 2016-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Hartzler, Vicky [R-MO-4] (R-MO), 2016-04-27T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Rouzer, David [R-NC-7] (R-NC), 2016-04-28T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Cook, Paul [R-CA-8] (R-CA), 2016-05-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Boustany, Charles W., Jr. [R-LA-3] (R-LA), 2016-05-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Rokita, Todd [R-IN-4] (R-IN), 2016-05-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Stutzman, Marlin A. [R-IN-3] (R-IN), 2016-05-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14] (R-TX), 2016-05-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Pittenger, Robert [R-NC-9] (R-NC), 2016-05-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Yoho, Ted S. [R-FL-3] (R-FL), 2016-05-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Cramer, Kevin [R-ND] (R-ND), 2016-05-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36] (R-TX), 2016-05-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. DesJarlais, Scott [R-TN-4] (R-TN), 2016-05-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5] (R-OH), 2016-05-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Pearce, Stevan [R-NM-2] (R-NM), 2016-09-12T00:00:00.000Z

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## Sources
- [114-hr-4928 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/4928)

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- [114-hr-36: Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/114-hr-36)
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