H.R. 60: Knife Owners’ Protection Act of 2025
A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House bill (H.R.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2025-01-03 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5] |
| Policy area | Crime and Law Enforcement |
| Cosponsors | 5 |
| Latest action | 2025-03-25 — Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 13 - 10. |
| Last updated | 2025-12-05 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in House, 2025-01-03):
Knife Owners’ Protection Act of 2025
This bill permits an individual to transport a knife between two places (e.g., states) where knife possession, carry, or transport is legal. The knife must be transported in compliance with the bill's accessibility and secure storage requirements, unless it is an emergency knife or tool designed to cut seat belts.
An individual who is transporting a knife in compliance with this bill may not be arrested or detained for a knife violation unless there is probable cause to believe the individual failed to comply with the accessibility or secure storage requirements. An individual may assert compliance with this bill as a claim or defense in any civil or criminal proceeding.
Cosponsors (5)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Andrew Ogles | R TN (original cosponsor) 2025-01-03 |
| Barry Moore | R AL 2025-02-25 |
| Brandon Gill | R TX 2025-03-06 |
| Abraham J. Hamadeh | R AZ 2025-07-16 |
| Elijah Crane | R AZ 2025-07-16 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 60 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 60?
H.R. 60 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: Knife Owners’ Protection Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 60 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).