- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- House
- Sponsors
- 4
- Latest action
- Jul 30, 2026
What it does
The Freedom to Ship Act would prohibit common and contract motor carriers from discriminating against the lawful transportation of firearms, ammunition, or firearm components by refusing service, imposing extra conditions, charging higher rates, or requiring disclosure of protected information as a condition of transport. It applies to motor carriers engaged in interstate or intrastate commerce involving firearms and related items that are lawfully possessed and transportable under federal law. Violations would result in civil penalties of $10,000 per occurrence payable to the U.S. government and allow affected shippers or consignees to recover compensatory and consequential damages through…
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