# 119-hr-4788: 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.

119-hr-4788, 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., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Clyde, Andrew S. [R-GA-9] (R-GA); status introduced (as of 2026-04-21).

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- As of: 2026-04-21
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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-4788
- Congress: 119
- Title: 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.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-07-29
- Sponsor: Rep. Clyde, Andrew S. [R-GA-9] (R-GA)
- Cosponsors: 45
- Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## 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. - 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.

## Cosponsors (45)

- Rep. Harris, Andy [R-MD-1] (R-MD), 2025-07-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Crane, Elijah [R-AZ-2] (R-AZ), 2025-07-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Self, Keith [R-TX-3] (R-TX), 2025-07-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Ogles, Andrew [R-TN-5] (R-TN), 2025-07-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Amodei, Mark E. [R-NV-2] (R-NV), 2025-07-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Higgins, Clay [R-LA-3] (R-LA), 2025-07-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Burlison, Eric [R-MO-7] (R-MO), 2025-07-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Harshbarger, Diana [R-TN-1] (R-TN), 2025-07-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10] (R-PA), 2025-07-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McGuire, John J. [R-VA-5] (R-VA), 2025-09-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Biggs, Sheri [R-SC-3] (R-SC), 2025-09-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Rulli, Michael A. [R-OH-6] (R-OH), 2025-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5] (R-SC), 2025-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Stutzman, Marlin A. [R-IN-3] (R-IN), 2025-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Johnson, Dusty [R-SD-At Large] (R-SD), 2025-09-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1] (R-GA), 2025-09-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Harris, Mark [R-NC-8] (R-NC), 2025-09-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21] (R-TX), 2025-09-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Donalds, Byron [R-FL-19] (R-FL), 2025-09-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Cuellar, Henry [D-TX-28] (D-TX), 2025-09-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14] (R-TX), 2025-09-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Fry, Russell [R-SC-7] (R-SC), 2025-09-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Mills, Cory [R-FL-7] (R-FL), 2025-09-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36] (R-TX), 2025-09-19T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Reschenthaler, Guy [R-PA-14] (R-PA), 2025-09-19T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17] (R-FL), 2025-09-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Brecheen, Josh [R-OK-2] (R-OK), 2025-09-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Hern, Kevin [R-OK-1] (R-OK), 2025-09-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Gill, Brandon [R-TX-26] (R-TX), 2025-09-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Davidson, Warren [R-OH-8] (R-OH), 2025-09-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McDowell, Addison P. [R-NC-6] (R-NC), 2025-09-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-9] (R-AZ), 2025-09-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Moran, Nathaniel [R-TX-1] (R-TX), 2025-09-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1] (R-SC), 2025-09-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5] (R-AZ), 2025-09-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Miller, Mary E. [R-IL-15] (R-IL), 2025-09-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Downing, Troy [R-MT-2] (R-MT), 2026-02-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Hunt, Wesley [R-TX-38] (R-TX), 2026-02-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Moore, Riley M. [R-WV-2] (R-WV), 2026-02-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Cloud, Michael [R-TX-27] (R-TX), 2026-02-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Stauber, Pete [R-MN-8] (R-MN), 2026-02-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Wied, Tony [R-WI-8] (R-WI), 2026-02-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Franklin, Scott [R-FL-18] (R-FL), 2026-02-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Edwards, Chuck [R-NC-11] (R-NC), 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-17] (R-TX), 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- D.C. concealed carry for Members of Congress: benefit, low. 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. T…

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## Sources
- [119-hr-4788 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/4788)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4788 (as of 2026-04-21).