LEOSA Reform Act

LEOSA Reform Act of 2025

This bill broadens the authority for certain law enforcement officers to carry concealed firearms across state lines.

Specifically, the bill allows qualified active and retired law enforcement officers to carry concealed firearms and ammunition (including magazines) in school zones; in national parks; on state, local, or private property that is open to the public; and in certain federal facilities that are open to the public.

Further, the bill permits states to reduce the frequency with which retired law enforcement officers must meet certain qualification standards.

Other titles

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To amend title 18, United States Code, to improve the Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act and provisions relating to the carrying of concealed weapons by law enforcement officers, and for other purposes.Official Title as IntroducedOfficial Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text

LEOSA Reform Act of 2025Short Title(s) as Introduced

LEOSA Reform ActShort Title(s) as Reported to HouseShort Title(s) as Passed HouseShort Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text

Legislative history

H.R. 2243·House·Bill·Crime and Law Enforcement

Rep. Don Bacon(Republican-Nebraska-2)·

Mar 21, 2025

IntroducedIntroduced in House

Mar 21, 2025

HouseReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Mar 25, 2025

House · CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Mar 25, 2025

House · CommitteeOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 13 - 11.

Apr 28, 2025

House · CommitteeReported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-81.

Apr 28, 2025

HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 58.

May 13, 2025

House · FloorRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 405 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2240, H.R. 2243 and H.R. 2255. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 2240, H.R. 2243, and H.R. 2255. All bills are being considered under a closed rule with each bill having one motion to recommit.

May 14, 2025

House · FloorConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 405. (consideration: CR H2024-2027)

May 14, 2025

House · FloorRule provides for consideration of H.R. 2240, H.R. 2243 and H.R. 2255. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 2240, H.R. 2243, and H.R. 2255. All bills are being considered under a closed rule with each bill having one motion to recommit.

May 14, 2025

House · FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2243.

May 14, 2025

House · FloorThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

May 14, 2025

House · FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 2243, the Chair put the question passage of the bill and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Raskin demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

May 14, 2025

House · FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2031-2032)

May 14, 2025

House · Floor

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

May 14, 2025

House · FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

May 14, 2025

House · AmendmentAmendment reported by the House Committee on Rules.

May 15, 2025

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

Documents

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