in this section, shall be liable to the person so deprived in an action at law, suit in equity, or other proper proceeding for redress. When a person asserts this section as a claim or defense, the court shall award the prevailing party (including any party who receives a favorable resolution through a decision by a court, settlement of a claim, withdrawal of criminal charges, or change of a statute or regulation), other than a State or any political subdivision of a State or its employees or representatives, a reasonable attorneys’ fee. (f) Definition As used in this section, the term transport includes staying in temporary lodging overnight, common carrier misrouting or delays, stops for food, fuel, vehicle maintenance, emergencies, medical treatment, and all other activity related to the person’s overall journey. The term shall not include any transportation of a knife or knives with the intent to commit any offense punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year involving the use or threatened use of force against another, or with knowledge, or reasonable cause to believe, that such an offense is to be committed in the course of, or arising from, such journey. Within any form of temporary lodging, a knife or knives may be accessible. (g) Rule of construction Nothing in this section shall be construed in any way to limit any right to possess, carry, or transport a knife or knives under applicable State law. 3. Repeal of Federal provisions related to switchblade knives (a) Repeals (1) Chapter 29 of title 15, United States Code, is repealed. (2) Subsections (g) and (i) of section 1716, title 18, United States Code, are repealed. (b) Conforming Amendments (1) The table of chapters at the beginning of title 15, United States Code, is amended by striking the item relating to chapter 29, and inserting in lieu thereof, [Chapter 29. Repealed] . (2) Section 1716 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by redesignating— (A) subsection (h) as subsection (g)