H.R. 2951 · 115th Congress
To allow Members of Congress to carry a concealed handgun anywhere in the United States, with exceptions.
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This bill allows a Member of Congress to carry a concealed handgun for any lawful purpose anywhere in the United States, except on the grounds of the White House, wherever the U.S.
What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · Jun 20, 2017
This bill allows a Member of Congress to carry a concealed handgun for any lawful purpose anywhere in the United States, except on the grounds of the White House, wherever the U.S. Secret Service is prohibiting the possession of a firearm, or on an air carrier (unless the Member has successfully completed the federal flight deck officer training program), provided that such Member:
- is carrying the photographic identification issued by a chamber of Congress that identifies him or her as a Member;
- has been issued a license or permit to carry a concealed handgun by a state or the United States Capitol Police; and
- is not otherwise prohibited under federal law from transporting, shipping, or receiving a firearm.
The Chief of the U.S. Capitol Police is authorized to issue such a license or permit.
The Senators' Official Personnel and Office Expense Account and the House of Representatives' Members' Representational Allowance may be used to pay for a a Member's participation in the federal flight deck officer training program, which the Department of Homeland Security must make available.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: To allow Members of Congress to carry a concealed handgun anywhere in the United States, with exceptions.
Latest action (Jul 10, 2017): Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement · Origin: House · Introduced: Jun 20, 2017
Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)
No recorded floor vote found.