House Passes Bill Expanding Concealed Carry Rights for Active and Retired Police Officers
The House passed this bill in May 2025, and it is now waiting for the Senate Judiciary Committee to take action. Nothing has happened with the bill since May 2025, so it is considered stalled. It is unlikely to move forward because the Senate often does not schedule bills that have already passed the House.
229–193
No action since May 2025
This bill’s path across every version that has carried it.
Reintroduced
Reintroduced from H.R. 354 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 354 (118th) →Scores run from -100 (strongly harmful) to +100 (strongly beneficial) for each group, combining impact, certainty, scope, and duration ratings of 1-5. How impact scoring works
Federal employees who work in low-security federal buildings (Facility Security Levels I and II) that are open to the public would now share their workplace with qualified current and retired law enforcement officers carrying concealed firearms. Some employees may feel safer, while others may have concerns about firearms in their workplace. This is a notable change to the security environment in these facilities.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 229 - 193 (Roll no. 128). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2024)
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 229 - 193 (Roll no. 128). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2024)
The House of Representatives voted to approve this bill. It now goes to the Senate.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2031-2032)
The House of Representatives passed the LEOSA Reform Act (H.R. 2243) by a vote of 229 to 193. The bill expands where current and retired officers can carry firearms to include private property open to the public, school zones, national parks, and certain federal facilities like post offices.
The House passed H.R. 2243, the LEOSA Reform Act, introduced by Rep. Don Bacon. The legislation aims to clarify and expand the rights of law enforcement officers to carry concealed firearms, specifically in federal buildings categorized as Facility Security Level I or II.
Proposed legislation would allow LEOSA-qualified officers and retirees to carry in areas currently off-limits, such as national parks and school zones. Supporters argue the bill removes 'unnecessary roadblocks' for those who have dedicated their lives to community safety.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
LEOSA Reform Act
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