House Bill 2945
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Congressional Personal Safety Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jun 20, 2017
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
2945
Congress
115
Policy Area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime and Law Enforcement
Primary focus of measure is criminal offenses, investigation and prosecution, procedure and sentencing; corrections and imprisonment; juvenile crime; law enforcement administration. Measures concerning terrorism may fall under Emergency Management or International Affairs policy areas.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Congressional Personal Safety Act
This bill amends the federal criminal code to allow a Member of Congress who is carrying a valid Member identification document and who is not otherwise prohibited from transporting, shipping, or receiving a firearm to carry a firearm for any lawful purpose: (1) in any state; and (2) in the Capitol Buildings, other than the U.S. Capitol, and on the Capitol Grounds.
June 20, 2017
07/10/2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
06/20/2017
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
06/20/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:37:49 PM