# 116-hr-5935: Lawful Interstate Transportation of Firearms Act

116-hr-5935, Lawful Interstate Transportation of Firearms Act, is a 116th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Brooks, Mo [R-AL-5] (R-AL); status Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (as of 2025-11-18).

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## Facts
- Bill: 116-hr-5935
- Congress: 116
- Title: Lawful Interstate Transportation of Firearms Act
- Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
- Introduced: 2020-02-21
- Sponsor: Rep. Brooks, Mo [R-AL-5] (R-AL)
- Cosponsors: 26
- Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-11-18

## Summary

Lawful Interstate Transportation of Firearms Act This bill revises criminal provisions related to the interstate transportation of firearms and ammunition. An individual may transport a firearm between two places (e.g., states) where it is legal to possess, carry, or transport the firearm. During transport, the firearm must be unloaded and secured or securely stored. Additionally, an individual may transport ammunition, or a detachable magazine or feeding device, between two places where it is legal to possess, carry, or transport the ammunition, magazine, or feeding device. During transport, the ammunition, magazine, or feeding device must not be loaded into a firearm and must be securely stored. The term transport includes staying in temporary lodging; stopping for food, fuel, vehicle maintenance, an emergency, or medical treatment; and any other activities that are incidental to the transportation. The bill prohibits the arrest or detention of an individual for a state or local firearm or ammunition violation unless there is probable cause to believe the individual failed to comply with the provisions of this bill, and there is probable cause to believe the individual committed another crime.

## Cosponsors (26)

- Rep. Byrne, Bradley [R-AL-1] (R-AL), 2020-02-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Gianforte, Greg [R-MT-At Large] (R-MT), 2020-02-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36] (R-TX), 2020-02-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Lamborn, Doug [R-CO-5] (R-CO), 2020-02-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5] (R-SC), 2020-02-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. LaMalfa, Doug [R-CA-1] (R-CA), 2020-02-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Watkins, Steve [R-KS-2] (R-KS), 2020-02-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Gaetz, Matt [R-FL-1] (R-FL), 2020-02-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Hice, Jody B. [R-GA-10] (R-GA), 2020-02-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Duncan, Jeff [R-SC-3] (R-SC), 2020-02-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Yoho, Ted S. [R-FL-3] (R-FL), 2020-02-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-9] (R-AZ), 2020-02-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. King, Steve [R-IA-4] (R-IA), 2020-02-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS] (R-KS), 2020-02-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Aderholt, Robert B. [R-AL-4] (R-AL), 2020-02-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Burchett, Tim [R-TN-2] (R-TN), 2020-02-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Allen, Rick W. [R-GA-12] (R-GA), 2020-02-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14] (R-TX), 2020-02-28T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Gohmert, Louie [R-TX-1] (R-TX), 2020-02-28T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17] (R-FL), 2020-02-28T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Harris, Andy [R-MD-1] (R-MD), 2020-03-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Mooney, Alexander X. [R-WV-2] (R-WV), 2020-03-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Smith, Adrian [R-NE-3] (R-NE), 2020-03-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Crenshaw, Dan [R-TX-2] (R-TX), 2020-03-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12] (R-FL), 2020-03-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Womack, Steve [R-AR-3] (R-AR), 2020-03-12T00:00:00.000Z

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## Sources
- [116-hr-5935 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/5935)

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