Bill · H.R. 2060· House(119-HR-2060)
Traveler’s Gun Rights Act
- Introduced
- 3/11/2025
- Last activity
- 3/11/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Dusty Johnson
- Cosponsors
- - 6 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Traveler's Gun Rights Act," aims to amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code. It seeks to redefine the terms "State of residence" and "resident" within the law. The changes include specific definitions for active duty members of the Armed Forces and individuals without a physical residence. Additionally, the bill updates requirements for the National Instant Criminal Background Check System regarding transferee information.
Yes
Would gun owners be better off under this?+6
The bill provides much-needed clarity and expanded residence definitions that facilitate firearm ownership for travelers and military members.
Does this protect the right to own guns?+5
The bill eases firearm purchasing processes for military members and those without traditional permanent addresses.
The opposite
Does this put more limits on buying or owning guns?-2
By expanding definitions of residence to include PO boxes, it potentially eases some identification requirements for firearm transfers.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Clarity for Military Members: Under Section 2(a)(1)(A)(ii), active duty members of the Armed Forces and their spouses would have their State of residence defined by their permanent duty station or a place of abode used for daily commuting.
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Recognition of Non-Traditional Residences: According to Section 2(a)(1)(A)(iii), the bill provides a definition for those who do not have a physical residence in any State by using a private mailbox or post office box as a State of residence.
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Flexibility for Multi-State Residents: Section 2(a)(1)(B)(ii) states that an individual maintaining a home in more than one State would be considered a resident of each such State while present in those States.
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Updated Identification Standards: Section 2(a)(1)(B) updates the National Instant Criminal Background Check System to allow for the use of a private mailbox or post office box address for transferees who do not have a physical residence in any State.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Changes to Background Check Requirements: Section 2(a)(1)(B) amends the National Instant Criminal Background Check System by altering the address requirements for a transferee to include a private mailbox or post office box address if no physical residence exists.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Gun Owners+6
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Second Amendment Protections+5Improves Gun Control Measures-2
- 7/10/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/24/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 3/11/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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