Safe Students Act
Rep. Massie Introduces Safe Students Act to Repeal Federal Gun-Free School Zones
The Safe Students Act was recently introduced and is currently being reviewed by the House Committee on the Judiciary. It is in the early stages of the legislative process and is considered active. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
This bill is introduced almost every year and rarely moves forward because it lacks broad support in Congress. It would likely face a veto if it ever reached the top level of government.
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Life & Work
All K-12 students in the United States could be affected by the removal of the federal prohibition on firearms near schools. Supporters argue students would be safer because armed adults could respond to threats, while opponents argue removing the federal ban increases the risk of gun violence near schools. The actual impact would depend heavily on what state and local laws remain in place.
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
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Congressional Bill
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Safe Students Act
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