District of Columbia Firearm Freedom Act
Rep. Crenshaw Introduces Bill to End Gun Registration and Allow Permitless Carry in D.C.
This bill was recently introduced in the House and is currently being reviewed by two committees. It is in the early stages of the legislative process and is not yet scheduled for a vote. The bill is actively moving through the initial committee review phase.
Legislative Progress
While this bill has support from House Republicans, it would likely face strong opposition in the Senate or a veto from an administration that supports stricter gun laws.
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The bill explicitly preserves federal prohibitions on gun possession by prohibited persons under 18 U.S.C. 922(g), which includes convicted felons. While the bill dramatically loosens D.C. gun laws for most people, those with disqualifying criminal records would still be barred from possessing or carrying firearms. The elimination of D.C.'s registration system could remove one layer of screening, but the federal background check requirement remains.
“Nothing in this section shall be construed to alter Federal background check requirements under section 922(t) of title 18, United States Code, or Federal prohibitions on possession by prohibited persons under section 922(g) of title 18, United States Code.”
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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.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
District of Columbia Firearm Freedom Act
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