To require the District of Columbia to permit Members of Congress who have a valid license or permit which is issued pursuant to the law of a State which permits the Member to carry a concealed firearm, or who is otherwise entitled to carry a concealed firearm in the State in which the Member resides, to carry a concealed firearm in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes.
Sponsored By: Representative Clyde
Introduced
Summary
Allows Members of Congress to carry a concealed firearm in the District of Columbia if they meet specific requirements. The bill would exempt Senators, Representatives, Delegates, and Resident Commissioners from a D.C. pistol restriction when they are not federally prohibited from possessing firearms, hold a valid state concealed‑carry license or equivalent entitlement in their home state, and carry photo identification.
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- Members of Congress: Recognizes a State-issued concealed carry license or an equivalent entitlement in a Member's home State as valid in D.C. when paired with photo ID and no federal prohibition.
- District legal effect: Creates a targeted exemption to the cited D.C. pistol provision so eligible federal legislators could carry concealed firearms in the District.
- Implementation and budget: The bill does not provide new funding, tax changes, appropriations, enforcement mechanisms, phase-ins, or sunsets.
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D.C. concealed carry for Members of Congress
If enacted, eligible Members of Congress could carry a concealed pistol in Washington, D.C. A Member would need to be allowed under federal law to have a firearm. They would also need a valid state concealed‑carry license, or another state right to carry in their home State, and carry a photo ID. The bill defines Members as Senators, Representatives, Delegates, and Resident Commissioners. It would take effect on the date it is signed into law.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Clyde
GA • R
Cosponsors
Harris (MD)
MD • R
Sponsored 7/29/2025
Crane
AZ • R
Sponsored 7/29/2025
Self
TX • R
Sponsored 7/29/2025
Ogles
TN • R
Sponsored 7/29/2025
Amodei (NV)
NV • R
Sponsored 7/29/2025
Higgins (LA)
LA • R
Sponsored 7/29/2025
Burlison
MO • R
Sponsored 7/29/2025
Harshbarger
TN • R
Sponsored 7/29/2025
Perry
PA • R
Sponsored 7/29/2025
McGuire
VA • R
Sponsored 9/16/2025
Biggs (SC)
SC • R
Sponsored 9/16/2025
Rulli
OH • R
Sponsored 9/17/2025
Norman
SC • R
Sponsored 9/17/2025
Stutzman
IN • R
Sponsored 9/17/2025
Johnson (SD)
SD • R
Sponsored 9/18/2025
Carter (GA)
GA • R
Sponsored 9/18/2025
Harris (NC)
NC • R
Sponsored 9/18/2025
Roy
TX • R
Sponsored 9/18/2025
Donalds
FL • R
Sponsored 9/18/2025
Cuellar
TX • D
Sponsored 9/18/2025
Weber (TX)
TX • R
Sponsored 9/18/2025
Fry
SC • R
Sponsored 9/18/2025
Mills
FL • R
Sponsored 9/18/2025
Babin
TX • R
Sponsored 9/19/2025
Reschenthaler
PA • R
Sponsored 9/19/2025
Steube
FL • R
Sponsored 9/23/2025
Brecheen
OK • R
Sponsored 9/23/2025
Hern (OK)
OK • R
Sponsored 9/23/2025
Gill (TX)
TX • R
Sponsored 9/23/2025
Davidson
OH • R
Sponsored 9/23/2025
McDowell
NC • R
Sponsored 9/30/2025
Gosar
AZ • R
Sponsored 9/30/2025
Moran
TX • R
Sponsored 9/30/2025
Mace
SC • R
Sponsored 9/30/2025
Biggs (AZ)
AZ • R
Sponsored 9/30/2025
Miller (IL)
IL • R
Sponsored 9/30/2025
Downing
MT • R
Sponsored 2/3/2026
Hunt
TX • R
Sponsored 2/3/2026
Moore (WV)
WV • R
Sponsored 2/3/2026
Cloud
TX • R
Sponsored 2/3/2026
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