HR 4550 · 114th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

PASS Act

Introduced 2016-02-11· Sponsored by Rep. Weber, Randy K., Sr. [R-TX-14]· House

Bill Progress

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Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.(2016-02-29)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Protect Against School Shootings Act or the PASS Act This bill amends the federal criminal code to permit active and retired law enforcement officers and persons who are legally allowed to carry a concealed firearm under state law to bring their firearms onto traditionally gun-free school grounds. Additionally, the bill permits such persons to discharge a firearm in defense of self or others, in a school zone.…

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Cosponsors (20)

20 Republicans
Rep. Yoho, Ted S. [R-FL-3]FL
Rep. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36]TX
Rep. Farenthold, Blake [R-TX-27]TX
Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-32]TX
Rep. Palmer, Gary J. [R-AL-6]AL
Rep. Neugebauer, Randy [R-TX-19]TX
Rep. Palazzo, Steven M. [R-MS-4]MS
Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-4]AZ
Rep. Russell, Steve [R-OK-5]OK
Rep. Mullin, Markwayne [R-OK-2]OK
Rep. Olson, Pete [R-TX-22]TX
Rep. Johnson, Sam [R-TX-3]TX
Rep. Cramer, Kevin [R-ND-At Large]ND
Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21]TX
Rep. Carter, John R. [R-TX-31]TX
Rep. Conaway, K. Michael [R-TX-11]TX
Rep. Marchant, Kenny [R-TX-24]TX
Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-48]CA
Rep. Barton, Joe [R-TX-6]TX
Rep. Brady, Kevin [R-TX-8]TX