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Congress·Passed House·10 months ago

House Passes Bill Expanding Concealed Carry Rights for Active and Retired Police Officers

Also known as: LEOSA Reform Act

Legislative Progress

✓ Filed
✓ Review
✓ House

229–193

Senate
President

Impact Analysis

Scores: 1 = low, 5 = highSentiment: -5 to +5 (net benefit)

Key Points

  • This bill expands where active and retired police officers can carry concealed weapons. It would allow them to carry in places that are usually off-limits, such as school zones, national parks, and certain federal buildings that are open to the public.
  • The policy changes rules for retired officers to make it easier for them to keep their carry permits. Instead of needing to qualify every year, states could allow them to qualify every three years, and they could get their training from any certified instructor instead of just their old department.
  • It prevents states or private owners from banning officers from carrying guns on public transportation like buses, trains, or ferries. It also clarifies that the right to carry a firearm includes carrying the ammunition magazines that go with it.
  • This action aims to create a more consistent set of rules across the country for officers. By allowing them to carry in more places, supporters believe it increases public safety, though others may worry about the presence of firearms in sensitive locations.
Gun PolicyCriminal Justice

Milestones

4 milestones17 actions
May 15, 2025Senate

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

May 14, 2025House

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

May 14, 2025House

On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 229 - 193 (Roll no. 128). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2024)

May 14, 2025

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)

May 14, 2025House

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2031-2032)

What Happens Next

Projected impacts based on AI analysis

2025-2026

Senate Judiciary Committee reviews the bill

The bill must clear the Senate committee before moving to a full Senate vote. If it stalls here, the expanded carry rights won't take effect.

short_term

If signed into law, expanded carry rights take effect immediately

Qualified active and retired law enforcement officers would be able to carry concealed firearms in school zones, national parks, on public transit, and in low-security federal buildings right away — no phase-in period.

Vote Results

1 vote
HousePassedPassageMay 14, 2025

On Passage

229
193
Democrat
14 – 193 · 6
Republican
215 – 0 · 5
View full roll call

Related News

4 articles
The Reload·10 months ago

Bipartisan Bill Expanding Gun Carry for Cops Passes House

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.

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Nasdaq·10 months ago

Congress Vote: The House has passed H.R. 2243 - LEOSA Reform Act

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.

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Police Magazine·11 months ago

Bills to Let Officers and LE Retirees Carry in No-Gun Zones Reintroduced in Congress

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.

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

LEOSA Reform Act

Bill NumberHR 2243
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsor

Cosponsors

(18)
D: 1R: 17

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