Congress·In Committee·H.R. 3129

Police Officers Protecting Children Act

Concealed Carry for Police in School Zones

Apr 30, 2025·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

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This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process and is being reviewed by the House Committee on the Judiciary. It is actively moving forward as it waits for the committee to decide on its next steps. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.

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Unlikely to pass

Gun bills often face a tough path in Congress because the two parties disagree on the best way to handle school safety.

How we got here

This bill’s path across every version that has carried it.

Reintroduced
Reintroduced from H.R. 1650 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 1650 (118th) →

Key Points

This bill would change federal law to let current and retired police officers carry hidden guns on school grounds. Right now, federal law generally bans guns in school zones with only a few exceptions.
The plan applies to officers who are already legally allowed to carry concealed weapons in other places. It would also allow these officers to fire their weapons if they need to protect people while in a school zone.
Supporters say this will help protect children by having trained professionals nearby during emergencies. They believe having more armed officers on campus can help stop school shootings faster.

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Milestones

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Apr 30, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Apr 30, 2025

Introduced in House

The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.

Related News

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Odessa American·Jan 22, 2025

Pfluger introduces Police Officers Protecting Children Act

Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) introduced the Police Officers Protecting Children Act, which allows qualified law enforcement officers and retired law enforcement officers to carry a concealed firearm in a school zone to provide an extra layer of security and help keep kids safe.

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