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H.R. 3033: Protecting the Mailing of Firearms Act

This bill, known as the Protecting the Mailing of Firearms Act, aims to amend current U.S. laws related to the mailing of firearms, ammunition, and their components. The key provisions of the bill are outlined below:

Repeal of Existing Law

The bill seeks to repeal Section 1715 of Title 18 of the United States Code, which currently regulates the mailing of concealable firearms. This repeal would eliminate any existing restrictions specifically related to mailing these types of firearms.

Impact on Pending Legal Cases

Any legal cases involving the previous regulations under Section 1715 that are pending at the time of the bill's enactment would still be affected by the repeal. This means that ongoing prosecutions under the old law would no longer apply once the bill is enacted.

Limitations on Postal Service Rules

The bill places limitations on the United States Postal Service (USPS) regarding its ability to create rules that would:

Prohibit or significantly hinder the mailing of firearms, ammunition, or components.
Require any disclosure related to mailing firearms, including:
- Sales receipts, transaction records, or other customer information from federally licensed firearm dealers or ammunition sellers.
- Serial numbers of firearms or components contained in the mail.

Overall Aim

The overall aim of the Protecting the Mailing of Firearms Act is to enhance and protect the rights related to the interstate shipment of firearms and their components, making it easier for individuals and businesses to send these items through the mail without the aforementioned restrictions.

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Actions

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Date	Action
Apr. 28, 2025	Introduced in House
Apr. 28, 2025	Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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