House Bill 2940
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Congressional Self-Defense Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jun 20, 2017
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2940
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 Self-Defense 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 concealed firearm for any lawful purpose: (1) in the U.S. Capitol only as authorized by regulations issued by the Capitol Police Board; and (2) anywhere else in the United States, except where the U.S. Secret Service is protecting the President or Vice President and prohibiting the possession of a firearm.
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