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Traveler's Gun Rights Act: Defining Residency for Firearm Purchases

This bill clarifies where a person is considered a resident for buying firearms, including rules for military members and those without a traditional home address. It also updates the information needed on identification used for background checks when buying a gun.
Key points
Defines "state of residence" for buying guns, including options for military and those without a fixed address.
Allows individuals with homes in multiple states to be considered residents of each when present there.
Requires identification used for gun background checks to include a photo and either a home address or a mailbox/PO box address if no home address exists.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_7466
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Dusty [R-SD-At Large]
Process start date: 2022-04-07
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Traveler's Gun Rights Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_7466.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-04-07.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Defines "state of residence" for buying guns, including options for military and those without a fixed address.
  • Allows individuals with homes in multiple states to be considered residents of each when present there.
  • Requires identification used for gun background checks to include a photo and either a home address or a mailbox/PO box address if no home address exists.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Johnson, Dusty [R-SD-At Large].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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