Bill Sponsor
House Bill 2951
115th Congress(2017-2018)
To allow Members of Congress to carry a concealed handgun anywhere in the United States, with exceptions.
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jun 20, 2017
Overview
Text
Introduced
Jun 20, 2017
Latest Action
Jul 10, 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
2951
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.
Sponsorship by Party
Republican
Texas
Republican
Alabama
Republican
California
Republican
California
Republican
Georgia
Republican
Indiana
Republican
South Carolina
Republican
South Carolina
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

This bill allows a Member of Congress to carry a concealed handgun for any lawful purpose anywhere in the United States, except on the grounds of the White House, wherever the U.S. Secret Service is prohibiting the possession of a firearm, or on an air carrier (unless the Member has successfully completed the federal flight deck officer training program), provided that such Member:

  • is carrying the photographic identification issued by a chamber of Congress that identifies him or her as a Member;
  • has been issued a license or permit to carry a concealed handgun by a state or the United States Capitol Police; and
  • is not otherwise prohibited under federal law from transporting, shipping, or receiving a firearm.

The Chief of the U.S. Capitol Police is authorized to issue such a license or permit.

The Senators' Official Personnel and Office Expense Account and the House of Representatives' Members' Representational Allowance may be used to pay for a a Member's participation in the federal flight deck officer training program, which the Department of Homeland Security must make available.

Text (1)
June 20, 2017
Actions (4)
07/10/2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
06/28/2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Protective Security.
06/20/2017
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, and Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
06/20/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:37:49 PM