To grant Members of Congress the right to carry a firearm anywhere in the United States, except in the United States Capitol.

United States115th CongressHR-2945House of Representatives
Updated: Jul 10, 2017

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.

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Timeline

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    House of Representatives

  3. Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

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