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

USA115th CongressHR-2951| House 
| Updated: 7/10/2017
Brian Babin

Brian Babin

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (7)
Doug LaMalfa (Republican)Mo Brooks (Republican)Jim Banks (Republican)Jeff Duncan (Republican)Jody B. Hice (Republican)Tom Rice (Republican)Duncan D. Hunter (Republican)

Committee on House Administration, Homeland Security Committee, Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Transportation and Maritime Security Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Jun 20, 2017
Introduced in House
Jun 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.
Jun 28, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Protective Security.
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 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.


  • June 28, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Protective Security.


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

Crime and Law Enforcement

Congressional operations and organizationFirearms and explosivesLicensing and registrationsMembers of Congress

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

USA115th CongressHR-2951| House 
| Updated: 7/10/2017
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.
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Timeline
Jun 20, 2017
Introduced in House
Jun 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.
Jun 28, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Protective Security.
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 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.


  • June 28, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Protective Security.


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

Brian Babin

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (7)
Doug LaMalfa (Republican)Mo Brooks (Republican)Jim Banks (Republican)Jeff Duncan (Republican)Jody B. Hice (Republican)Tom Rice (Republican)Duncan D. Hunter (Republican)

Committee on House Administration, Homeland Security Committee, Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Transportation and Maritime Security Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional operations and organizationFirearms and explosivesLicensing and registrationsMembers of Congress