# 119-hr-9979: Freedom to Ship Act

119-hr-9979, Freedom to Ship Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Boebert, Lauren [R-CO-4] (R-CO); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-08-09).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-9979
- Congress: 119
- Title: Freedom to Ship Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-07-30
- Sponsor: Rep. Boebert, Lauren [R-CO-4] (R-CO)
- Cosponsors: 3
- Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-08-09

## Summary

**Protects the ability of lawful gun owners to ship firearms by banning motor carriers from refusing or obstructing transport.** It would bar carriers from adding conditions beyond federal law, charging higher rates for firearms than similar goods, or forcing disclosure of protected shipment information, and it creates civil penalties plus a private right of action. - Families and lawful shippers: Owners and consignees could insist carriers transport lawfully possessed firearms, ammunition, and components and seek compensatory and consequential damages if a carrier blocks or interferes with a shipment. - Motor carriers and employees: Carriers would be prohibited from refusing transport, imposing extra fees, or demanding consents to disclose protected information. Actions by employees or agents within the scope of their work are treated as the carrier's actions. - Federal government and enforcement: The bill defines firearms, ammunition, and components, repeals a related 18 U.S.C. provision, and authorizes civil penalties of $10,000 per knowing violation and private recovery by harmed shippers or consignees. *Would increase federal receipts by authorizing $10,000 civil penalties per knowing violation payable to the United States.*

## Cosponsors (3)

- Rep. Biggs, Sheri [R-SC-3] (R-SC), 2026-07-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Cloud, Michael [R-TX-27] (R-TX), 2026-07-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Higgins, Clay [R-LA-3] (R-LA), 2026-07-30T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Protections for lawful firearm shippers: mixed, high. If enacted, the bill would bar motor carriers from knowingly refusing to transport firearms, ammunition, or parts that the shipper lawfully possesses and that the carrier can lawfully carry across states or territories. Carriers would also be barred from adding conditions beyond those in 18 U.S.C.…
- Repeal of a federal code section: mixed, low. If enacted, the bill would repeal section 1715 of chapter 83 of title 18, U.S. Code, and remove its item from the chapter analysis. The summary does not say what that section did, so the practical effects on households or businesses are unclear. The repeal would take effect upon enactment.

## Related bills

- 119-hr-8324: Great American Healthcare Plan
- 119-hr-9199: Permanent Trump Secure Border Act
- 119-hr-9298: Stopping Harmful and Outrageous Torts Act
- 119-hr-1181: Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- 119-hr-987: Fair Access to Banking Act
- 119-hr-7651: Chloe Cole Act of 2026

## Sources
- [119-hr-9979 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/9979)

## Related
- [119-hr-8324: Great American Healthcare Plan](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-8324)
- [119-hr-9199: Permanent Trump Secure Border Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9199)
- [119-hr-9298: Stopping Harmful and Outrageous Torts Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9298)
- [119-hr-1181: Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1181)
- [119-hr-987: Fair Access to Banking Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-987)
- [119-hr-7651: Chloe Cole Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7651)
- [All bills in Congress](https://policyrisk.com/legislation)

Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9979 (as of 2026-08-09).