H.R. 38 – Constitutional Concealed Carry

H.R. 38 has been introduced for the 119th Congress (2025 – 2026).

Summary of Legislation:

This bill establishes a federal statutory framework to regulate the carry or possession of concealed firearms across state lines.

Specifically, an individual who is eligible to carry a concealed firearm in one state may carry or possess a concealed handgun (other than a machine gun or destructive device) in another state that allows its residents to carry concealed firearms.

It sets forth requirements for lawful concealed carry across state lines. The bill preempts most state and local laws related to concealed carry and establishes a private right of action for a person adversely affected by interference with a concealed-carry right established by this bill.”

Bill Status – Cleared House Judiciary Committee and is waiting for a vote in the House.

The bill’s primary sponsor is Rep. Richard Hudston (R – NC). It has 182 additional cosponsors, 118 of whom are original. All cosponsors but one are Republicans.

List of co-sponsors as of May 7, 2025:

Republicans – Listed alphabetically by last name.

Rep. Aderholt, Robert B. [AL-4]
Rep. Alford, Mark [MO-4]
Rep. Allen, Rick W. [GA-12]
Rep. Amodei, Mark E. [NV-2]
Rep. Arrington, Jodey C. [TX-19]
Rep. Bacon, Don [NE-2]
Rep. Babin, Brian [TX-36]
Rep. Baird, James R. [IN-4]
Rep. Balderson, Troy [OH-12]
Rep. Barrett, Tom [MI-7]
Rep. Barr, Andy [KY-6]
Rep. Baumgartner, Michael [WA-5]
Rep. Bean, Aaron [FL-4]
Rep. Begich, Nicholas [AK-At Large]
Rep. Bergman, Jack [MI-1]
Rep. Bice, Stephanie I. [OK-5]
Rep. Biggs, Andy [AZ-5]
Rep. Biggs, Sheri [SC-3]
Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [FL-12]
Rep. Bost, Mike [IL-12]
Rep. Bresnahan, Robert [PA-8]
Rep. Brecheen, Josh [OK-2]
Rep. Buchanan, Vern [FL-16]
Rep. Burlison, Eric [MO-7]
Rep. Burchett, Tim [TN-2]
Rep. Calvert, Ken [CA-41]
Rep. Cammack, Kat [FL-3]
Rep. Carter, Earl L. “Buddy” [GA-1]
Rep. Carter, John R. [TX-31]
Rep. Ciscomani, Juan [AZ-6]
Rep. Cline, Ben [VA-6]
Rep. Cloud, Michael [TX-27]
Rep. Clyde, Andrew S. [GA-9]
Rep. Cole, Tom [OK-4]
Rep. Collins, Mike [GA-10]
Rep. Comer, James [KY-1]
Rep. Crank, Jeff [CO-5]
Rep. Crane, Elijah [AZ-2]
Rep. Crenshaw, Dan [TX-2]
Rep. Davidson, Warren [OH-8]
Rep. De La Cruz, Monica [TX-15]
Rep. DesJarlais, Scott [TN-4]
Rep. Donalds, Byron [FL-19]
Rep. Downing, Troy [MT-2]
Rep. Dunn, Neal P. [FL-2]
Rep. Edwards, Chuck [NC-11]
Rep. Ellzey, Jake [TX-6]
Rep. Estes, Ron [KS-4]
Rep. Ezell, Mike [MS-4]
Rep. Fallon, Pat [TX-4]
Rep. Feenstra, Randy [IA-4]
Rep. Finstad, Brad [MN-1]
Rep. Fitzgerald, Scott [WI-5]
Rep. Fleischmann, Charles J. “Chuck” [TN-3]
Rep. Flood, Mike [NE-1]
Rep. Fong, Vince [CA-20]
Rep. Foxx, Virginia [NC-5]
Rep. Franklin, Scott [FL-18]
Rep. Fry, Russell [SC-7]
Rep. Fulcher, Russ [ID-1]
Rep. Gill, Brandon [TX-26]
Rep. Goldman, Craig [TX-12]
Rep. Gonzales, Tony [TX-23]
Rep. Gooden, Lance [TX-5]
Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [AZ-9]
Rep. Graves, Sam [MO-6]
Rep. Greene, Marjorie Taylor [GA-14]
Rep. Grothman, Glenn [WI-6]
Rep. Guest, Michael [MS-3]
Rep. Guthrie, Brett [KY-2]
Rep. Hageman, Harriet M. [WY-At Large]
Rep. Haggard, Pat [NC-10]
Rep. Hamadeh, Abraham [AZ-8]
Rep. Haridopolos, Mike [FL-8]
Rep. Harrigan, Pat [NC-10]
Rep. Harris, Andy [MD-1]
Rep. Harris, Mark [NC-8]
Rep. Harshbarger, Diana [TN-1]
Rep. Hart, Greg [FL-21]
Rep. Hern, Kevin [OK-1]
Rep. Higgins, Clay [LA-3]
Rep. Hill, J. French [AR-2]
Rep. Hinson, Ashley [IA-2]
Rep. Houchin, Erin [IN-9]
Rep. Huizenga, Bill [MI-4]
Rep. Hunt, Wesley [TX-38]
Rep. Hurd, Jeff [CO-3]
Rep. Issa, Darrell [CA-48]
Rep. Jack, Brian [GA-3]
Rep. Jackson, Ronny [TX-13]
Rep. Johnson, Dusty [SD-At Large]
Rep. Joyce, John [PA-13]
Rep. Kelly, Trent [MS-1]
Rep. Kennedy, Mike [UT-3]
Rep. Kiggans, Jennifer A. [VA-2]
Rep. Knott, Brad [NC-13]
Rep. Kustoff, David [TN-8]
Rep. LaHood, Darin [IL-16]
Rep. LaMalfa, Doug [CA-1]
Rep. Langworthy, Nicholas A. [NY-23]
Rep. Latta, Robert E. [OH-5]
Rep. Lee, Laurel M. [FL-15]
Rep. Letlow, Julia [LA-5]
Rep. Loudermilk, Barry [GA-11]
Rep. Lucas, Frank D. [OK-3]
Rep. Luna, Anna Paulina [FL-13]
Rep. Luttrell, Morgan [TX-8]
Rep. Mace, Nancy [SC-1]
Rep. Mann, Tracey [KS-1]
Rep. McClintock, Tom [CA-5]
Rep. McDowell, Addison [NC-6]
Rep. McGuire, John [VA-5]
Rep. Meuser, Daniel [PA-9]
Rep. Messmer, Mark [IN-8]
Rep. Miller, Carol D. [WV-1]
Rep. Miller, Mary E. [IL-15]
Rep. Miller, Max L. [OH-7]
Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [IA-1]
Rep. Mills, Cory [FL-7]
Rep. Moore, Barry [AL-1]
Rep. Moore, Blake D. [UT-1]
Rep. Moore, Riley [WV-2]
Rep. Moore, Tim [NC-14]
Rep. Moran, Nathaniel [TX-1]
Rep. Moolenaar, John R. [MI-2]
Rep. Murphy, Gregory F. [NC-3]
Rep. Nehls, Troy E. [TX-22]
Rep. Newhouse, Dan [WA-4]
Rep. Norman, Ralph [SC-5]
Rep. Obernolte, Jay [CA-23]
Rep. Ogles, Andrew [TN-5]
Rep. Onder, Robert [MO-3]
Rep. Owens, Burgess [UT-4]
Rep. Palmer, Gary J. [AL-6]
Rep. Perry, Scott [PA-10]
Rep. Pfluger, August [TX-11]
Rep. Reschenthaler, Guy [PA-14]
Rep. Rogers, Harold [KY-5]
Rep. Rogers, Mike D. [AL-3]
Rep. Rose, John W. [TN-6]
Rep. Rouzer, David [NC-7]
Rep. Rulli, Michael A. [OH-6]
Rep. Rutherford, John H. [FL-5]
Rep. Schmidt, Derek [KS-2]
Rep. Scott, Austin [GA-8]
Rep. Self, Keith [TX-3]
Rep. Sessions, Pete [TX-17]
Rep. Shreve, Jefferson [IN-6]
Rep. Simpson, Michael K. [ID-2]
Rep. Smucker, Lloyd [PA-11]
Rep. Stauber, Pete [MN-8]
Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [NY-21]
Rep. Steil, Bryan [WI-1]
Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [FL-17]
Rep. Stutzman, Marlin A. [IN-3]
Rep. Strong, Dale W. [AL-5]
Rep. Taylor, David [OH-2]
Rep. Tenney, Claudia [NY-24]
Rep. Thompson, Glenn [PA-15]
Rep. Tiffany, Thomas P. [WI-7]
Rep. Timmons, William R. [SC-4]
Rep. Van Drew, Jefferson [NJ-2]
Rep. Van Duyne, Beth [TX-24]
Rep. Van Orden, Derrick [WI-3]
Rep. Valadao, David G. [CA-22]
Rep. Wagner, Ann [MO-2]
Rep. Walberg, Tim [MI-5]
Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [TX-14]
Rep. Webster, Daniel [FL-11]
Rep. Westerman, Bruce [AR-4]
Rep. Wied, Tony [WI-8]
Rep. Williams, Roger [TX-25]
Rep. Wilson, Joe [SC-2]
Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [VA-1]
Rep. Womack, Steve [AR-3]
Rep. Yakym, Rudy [IN-2]
Rep. Zinke, Ryan K. [MT-1]

Democrats – Listed alphabetically by last name.

Rep. Golden, Jared (ME – 2)