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To allow Members of Congress to carry a concealed firearm anywhere in the United States, with certain exceptions.

USA115th CongressHR-2940| House 
| Updated: 7/10/2017
Mo Brooks

Mo Brooks

Republican Representative

Alabama

Cosponsors (4)
Jeff Duncan (Republican)Jody B. Hice (Republican)Mike D. Rogers (Republican)Brian Babin (Republican)

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Timeline
Jun 20, 2017
Introduced in House
Jun 20, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jul 10, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
  • June 20, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • June 20, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • July 10, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 115-2945: To grant Members of Congress the right to carry a firearm anywhere in the United States, except in the United States Capitol.
Firearms and explosivesMembers of CongressU.S. Capitol

To allow Members of Congress to carry a concealed firearm anywhere in the United States, with certain exceptions.

USA115th CongressHR-2940| House 
| Updated: 7/10/2017
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.
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Timeline
Jun 20, 2017
Introduced in House
Jun 20, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jul 10, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
  • June 20, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • June 20, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • July 10, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Mo Brooks

Mo Brooks

Republican Representative

Alabama

Cosponsors (4)
Jeff Duncan (Republican)Jody B. Hice (Republican)Mike D. Rogers (Republican)Brian Babin (Republican)

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 115-2945: To grant Members of Congress the right to carry a firearm anywhere in the United States, except in the United States Capitol.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Firearms and explosivesMembers of CongressU.S. Capitol