HR4788119th Congress

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, Andrew S. [R-GA-9]

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, Andrew S. [R-GA-9]

GA • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Harris, Andy [R-MD-1]

    MD • R

    Sponsored 7/29/2025

  • Crane

    AZ • R

    Sponsored 7/29/2025

  • Rep. Self, Keith [R-TX-3]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 7/29/2025

  • Rep. Ogles, Andrew [R-TN-5]

    TN • R

    Sponsored 7/29/2025

  • Amodei (NV)

    NV • R

    Sponsored 7/29/2025

  • Rep. Higgins, Clay [R-LA-3]

    LA • R

    Sponsored 7/29/2025

  • Rep. Burlison, Eric [R-MO-7]

    MO • R

    Sponsored 7/29/2025

  • Rep. Harshbarger, Diana [R-TN-1]

    TN • R

    Sponsored 7/29/2025

  • Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10]

    PA • R

    Sponsored 7/29/2025

  • McGuire

    VA • R

    Sponsored 9/16/2025

  • Biggs (SC)

    SC • R

    Sponsored 9/16/2025

  • Rep. Rulli, Michael A. [R-OH-6]

    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

  • Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1]

    GA • R

    Sponsored 9/18/2025

  • Harris (NC)

    NC • R

    Sponsored 9/18/2025

  • Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 9/18/2025

  • Rep. Donalds, Byron [R-FL-19]

    FL • R

    Sponsored 9/18/2025

  • Cuellar

    TX • D

    Sponsored 9/18/2025

  • Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 9/18/2025

  • Rep. Fry, Russell [R-SC-7]

    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

  • Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17]

    FL • R

    Sponsored 9/23/2025

  • Brecheen

    OK • R

    Sponsored 9/23/2025

  • Hern (OK)

    OK • R

    Sponsored 9/23/2025

  • Rep. Gill, Brandon [R-TX-26]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 9/23/2025

  • Davidson

    OH • R

    Sponsored 9/23/2025

  • McDowell

    NC • R

    Sponsored 9/30/2025

  • Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-9]

    AZ • R

    Sponsored 9/30/2025

  • Rep. Moran, Nathaniel [R-TX-1]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 9/30/2025

  • Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1]

    SC • R

    Sponsored 9/30/2025

  • Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]

    AZ • R

    Sponsored 9/30/2025

  • Rep. Miller, Mary E. [R-IL-15]

    IL • R

    Sponsored 9/30/2025

  • Rep. Downing, Troy [R-MT-2]

    MT • R

    Sponsored 2/3/2026

  • Hunt

    TX • R

    Sponsored 2/3/2026

  • Moore (WV)

    WV • R

    Sponsored 2/3/2026

  • Rep. Cloud, Michael [R-TX-27]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 2/3/2026

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