S. 966: Traveler's Gun Rights Act
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-03-11 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Rounds, Mike [R-SD] |
| Policy area | Crime and Law Enforcement |
| Cosponsors | 11 |
| Latest action | 2025-03-11 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
| Last updated | 2026-03-23 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-03-11):
Traveler's Gun Rights Act
This bill broadens the scope of allowable firearms transactions involving active duty servicemembers and their spouses and individuals who do not have a residence in any state.
Currently, federal firearms laws generally prohibit a federal firearms licensee (e.g., a gun dealer) from selling or delivering a firearm to an individual whose state of residence is different than the state where the licensee's place of business is located.
This bill defines the term state of residence as the state in which an individual is present with an intention of making a home.
In the case of an individual who does not have a physical residence in any state, the term state of residence means the address of the individual's private mailbox or post office box.
In the case of a member of the Armed Forces on active duty, or his or her spouse, the term state of residence means (1) the state in which the member's permanent duty station is located, and (2) the state where the member maintains a place of abode from which he or she commutes to the permanent duty station.
Cosponsors (11)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Roger Marshall | R KS (original cosponsor) 2025-03-11 |
| James E. Risch | R ID (original cosponsor) 2025-03-11 |
| James Lankford | R OK (original cosponsor) 2025-03-11 |
| Kevin Cramer | R ND (original cosponsor) 2025-03-11 |
| John Boozman | R AR (original cosponsor) 2025-03-11 |
| John Hoeven | R ND (original cosponsor) 2025-03-11 |
| Ted Budd | R NC (original cosponsor) 2025-03-11 |
| Cindy Hyde-Smith | R MS (original cosponsor) 2025-03-11 |
| Ted Cruz | R TX (original cosponsor) 2025-03-11 |
| Mike Crapo | R ID 2025-03-24 |
| David McCormick | R PA 2025-11-10 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 966 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 966?
S. 966 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Traveler's Gun Rights Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 966 are available on congress.gov.
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