HR 2940 · 115th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

Congressional Self-Defense Act

Introduced 2017-06-20· Sponsored by Rep. Brooks, Mo [R-AL-5]· House

Bill Progress

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.(2017-07-10)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Congressional Self-Defense Act This bill amends the federal criminal code to allow a Member of Congress who is carrying a valid Member identification document and who is not otherwise prohibited from transporting, shipping, or receiving a firearm to carry a concealed firearm for any lawful purpose: (1) in the U.S. Capitol only as authorized by regulations issued by the Capitol Police Board; and (2) anywhere else in the United States, except where the U.S. Secret Service is protecting the President or Vice President and prohibiting the possession of a firearm.…

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Cosponsors (4)

4 Republicans