All Roll Calls
Yes: 229 • No: 193
HR2243119th Congress
LEOSA Reform Act
Sponsored By: Representative Bacon
Passed House
Summary
Expands concealed-carry rights for qualified current and retired law enforcement officers. This bill would let LEOSA-authorized individuals carry in school zones and some public federal facilities, broaden what they can carry, and change training and certification rules.
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- Current and retired law enforcement officers would be able to carry concealed firearms under LEOSA in school zones and in Facility Security Level I and II civilian public-access federal facilities, and the law would explicitly cover magazines as part of allowable equipment.
- Firearms training and qualification rules would shift from a time-based test to a defined set of acceptable standards and would allow certification by the individual’s former agency, the State where they live, any law enforcement agency in that State, or any certified firearms instructor in that State.
- The bill would clarify cross-references to other federal laws and National Park Service regulations and would limit LEOSA applicability on property used by common or contract carriers or on property open to the public.
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Bill Overview
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4 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Clearer carry gear and park rules for officers
This bill would clearly include magazines under LEOSA coverage. It would also clarify how LEOSA carry interacts with other federal laws and National Park Service rules for park units. Qualified officers would have clearer guidance on what gear and rules apply.
Easier training proof for retired officers
If enacted, this bill would make it easier for retired law enforcement officers to show firearms training. You would need to meet training standards within the last 12 months, unless your State allows up to 36 months. Accepted standards could be from your former agency, your State, any agency in your State, or a certified firearms instructor there. Those same sources could certify that you met the standard.
More places officers could carry
This bill would add places where qualified officers could carry concealed firearms. If you are authorized under 18 U.S.C. 926B or 926C, you could carry in school zones. You could also carry in Facility Security Level I or II federal buildings that are open to the public. Each facility would set its security level using Interagency Security Committee standards.
New limits for officers on public property
This bill would narrow where LEOSA preempts other laws. LEOSA would not override other laws on property used by common or contract carriers by land, rail, or water, or on property open to the public. Qualified officers would need to follow the laws that apply in those places.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Bacon
NE • R
Cosponsors
Cuellar
TX • D
Sponsored 3/21/2025
Flood
NE • R
Sponsored 3/21/2025
Amodei (NV)
NV • R
Sponsored 3/21/2025
Williams (TX)
TX • R
Sponsored 3/21/2025
Stauber
MN • R
Sponsored 3/21/2025
Finstad
MN • R
Sponsored 3/21/2025
Fleischmann
TN • R
Sponsored 3/21/2025
Guest
MS • R
Sponsored 3/21/2025
Carter (GA)
GA • R
Sponsored 3/21/2025
Fallon
TX • R
Sponsored 3/21/2025
Green (TN)
TN • R
Sponsored 3/24/2025
Van Duyne
TX • R
Sponsored 3/24/2025
Rutherford
FL • R
Sponsored 3/25/2025
Smith (NE)
NE • R
Sponsored 3/25/2025
Yakym
IN • R
Sponsored 3/31/2025
Tiffany
WI • R
Sponsored 3/31/2025
Fischbach
MN • R
Sponsored 4/7/2025
Van Drew
NJ • R
Sponsored 4/10/2025
Roll Call Votes
house vote • 5/14/2025
On Passage
Yes: 229 • No: 193
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