All Roll Calls
Yes: 229 • No: 193
HR2243119th Congress
LEOSA Reform Act
Sponsored By: Representative Bacon, Don [R-NE-2]
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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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, Don [R-NE-2]
NE • R
Cosponsors
Rep. Cuellar, Henry [D-TX-28]
TX • D
Sponsored 3/21/2025
Rep. Flood, Mike [R-NE-1]
NE • R
Sponsored 3/21/2025
Rep. Amodei, Mark E. [R-NV-2]
NV • R
Sponsored 3/21/2025
Rep. Williams, Roger [R-TX-25]
TX • R
Sponsored 3/21/2025
Rep. Stauber, Pete [R-MN-8]
MN • R
Sponsored 3/21/2025
Rep. Finstad, Brad [R-MN-1]
MN • R
Sponsored 3/21/2025
Rep. Fleischmann, Charles J. "Chuck" [R-TN-3]
TN • R
Sponsored 3/21/2025
Rep. Guest, Michael [R-MS-3]
MS • R
Sponsored 3/21/2025
Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1]
GA • R
Sponsored 3/21/2025
Rep. Fallon, Pat [R-TX-4]
TX • R
Sponsored 3/21/2025
Green (TN)
TN • R
Sponsored 3/24/2025
Rep. Van Duyne, Beth [R-TX-24]
TX • R
Sponsored 3/24/2025
Rep. Rutherford, John H. [R-FL-5]
FL • R
Sponsored 3/25/2025
Rep. Smith, Adrian [R-NE-3]
NE • R
Sponsored 3/25/2025
Rep. Yakym, Rudy [R-IN-2]
IN • R
Sponsored 3/31/2025
Rep. Tiffany, Thomas P. [R-WI-7]
WI • R
Sponsored 3/31/2025
Rep. Fischbach, Michelle [R-MN-7]
MN • R
Sponsored 4/7/2025
Rep. Van Drew, Jefferson [R-NJ-2]
NJ • R
Sponsored 4/10/2025
Roll Call Votes
house vote • 5/14/2025
On Passage
Yes: 229 • No: 193