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LEOSA Reform Act of 2024

USA118th CongressHR-354| House 
| Updated: 5/20/2024
Don Bacon

Don Bacon

Republican Representative

Nebraska

Cosponsors (43)
Dusty Johnson (Republican)Diana Harshbarger (Republican)John R. Carter (Republican)Tim Burchett (Republican)Mike Johnson (Republican)Guy Reschenthaler (Republican)Alexander X. Mooney (Republican)Andy Harris (Republican)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Rick W. Allen (Republican)Lance Gooden (Republican)Glenn Thompson (Republican)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Beth Van Duyne (Republican)Andrew Ogles (Republican)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Rudy Yakym (Republican)Dan Newhouse (Republican)Lloyd Smucker (Republican)Andy Barr (Republican)Doug Lamborn (Republican)Pat Fallon (Republican)Richard Hudson (Republican)Roger Williams (Republican)Brad Finstad (Republican)Kelly Armstrong (Republican)George Santos (Republican)John H. Rutherford (Republican)Dan Bishop (Republican)Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann (Republican)Mark E. Green (Republican)Mark E. Amodei (Republican)Tony Gonzales (Republican)Mike Bost (Republican)Pete Stauber (Republican)Debbie Lesko (Republican)Jay Obernolte (Republican)Randy Feenstra (Republican)Bill Posey (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Michelle Fischbach (Republican)Bryan Steil (Republican)Michael Guest (Republican)

Judiciary Committee, Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
LEOSA Reform Act of 2024 This bill broadens the authority for certain law enforcement officers to carry concealed firearms across state lines. Specifically, the bill allows qualified active and retired law enforcement officers to carry concealed firearms and ammunition (including magazines) in school zones; in national parks; on state, local, or private property that is open to the public; and in certain federal facilities that are open to the public. Further, the bill permits states to reduce the frequency with which retired law enforcement officers must meet certain qualification standards.

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1156
LEOSA Reform Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-1210
LEOSA Reform Act
Jan 13, 2023
Introduced in House
Jan 13, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
May 4, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-1462
Introduced in Senate
May 8, 2024
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 9.
May 8, 2024
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
May 14, 2024
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 418.
May 14, 2024
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 118-502.
May 15, 2024
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1227 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8369, H.R. 7530, H.R. 7343, H.R. 8146, H.R. 7581, H.R. 354, H. Res. 1213 and H. Res. 1210. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8369, H.R. 7530, H.R. 7581, H.R. 354, H. Res. 1213, and H. Res. 1210 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate each. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 7343 and H.R. 8146 under a structured rule with one hour of general debate each. Rule provides for one motion to recommit each on H.R. 8369, H.R. 7530, H.R. 7343, H.R. 7581, H.R. 354, and H.R. 8146.
May 16, 2024
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1227. (consideration: CR H3294-3297)
May 16, 2024
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8369, H.R. 7530, H.R. 7343, H.R. 8146, H.R. 7581, H.R. 354, H. Res. 1213 and H. Res. 1210. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8369, H.R. 7530, H.R. 7581, H.R. 354, H. Res. 1213, and H. Res. 1210 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate each. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 7343 and H.R. 8146 under a structured rule with one hour of general debate each. Rule provides for one motion to recommit each on H.R. 8369, H.R. 7530, H.R. 7343, H.R. 7581, H.R. 354, and H.R. 8146.
May 16, 2024
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 354.
May 16, 2024
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
May 16, 2024
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 354, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Moore (AL) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
May 16, 2024
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3308)
May 16, 2024
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 185 (Roll no. 213). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H3295)
View Vote
May 16, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 20, 2024
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1156
    LEOSA Reform Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-1210
    LEOSA Reform Act


  • January 13, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • January 13, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • May 4, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-1462
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 8, 2024
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 9.


  • May 8, 2024
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • May 14, 2024
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 418.


  • May 14, 2024
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 118-502.


  • May 15, 2024
    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1227 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8369, H.R. 7530, H.R. 7343, H.R. 8146, H.R. 7581, H.R. 354, H. Res. 1213 and H. Res. 1210. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8369, H.R. 7530, H.R. 7581, H.R. 354, H. Res. 1213, and H. Res. 1210 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate each. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 7343 and H.R. 8146 under a structured rule with one hour of general debate each. Rule provides for one motion to recommit each on H.R. 8369, H.R. 7530, H.R. 7343, H.R. 7581, H.R. 354, and H.R. 8146.


  • May 16, 2024
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1227. (consideration: CR H3294-3297)


  • May 16, 2024
    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8369, H.R. 7530, H.R. 7343, H.R. 8146, H.R. 7581, H.R. 354, H. Res. 1213 and H. Res. 1210. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8369, H.R. 7530, H.R. 7581, H.R. 354, H. Res. 1213, and H. Res. 1210 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate each. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 7343 and H.R. 8146 under a structured rule with one hour of general debate each. Rule provides for one motion to recommit each on H.R. 8369, H.R. 7530, H.R. 7343, H.R. 7581, H.R. 354, and H.R. 8146.


  • May 16, 2024
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 354.


  • May 16, 2024
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.


  • May 16, 2024
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 354, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Moore (AL) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.


  • May 16, 2024
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3308)


  • May 16, 2024
    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 185 (Roll no. 213). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H3295)
    View Vote


  • May 16, 2024
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • May 20, 2024
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HRES 118-1227: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8369) to provide for the expeditious delivery of defense articles and defense services for Israel and other matters; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7530) to limit youth offender status in the District of Columbia to individuals 18 years of age or younger, to direct the Attorney General of the District of Columbia to establish and operate a publicly accessible website containing updated statistics on juvenile crime in the District of Columbia, to amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to prohibit the Council of the District of Columbia from enacting changes to existing criminal liability sentences, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7343) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for the detention of certain aliens who commit assault against law enforcement officers; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8146) to require a report by the Attorney General on the impact the border crisis is having on law enforcement at the Federal, State, local, and Tribal level; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7581) to require the Attorney General to develop reports relating to violent attacks against law enforcement officers, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 354) to amend title 18, United States Code, to improve the Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act and provisions relating to the carrying of concealed weapons by law enforcement officers, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1213) a resolution regarding violence against law enforcement officers; and providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1210) condemning the Biden border crisis and the tremendous burdens law enforcement officers face as a result.
  • S 118-1462: LEOSA Reform Act
Educational facilities and institutionsFirearms and explosivesGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementLaw enforcement officersLicensing and registrationsPersonnel recordsState and local government operations

LEOSA Reform Act of 2024

USA118th CongressHR-354| House 
| Updated: 5/20/2024
LEOSA Reform Act of 2024 This bill broadens the authority for certain law enforcement officers to carry concealed firearms across state lines. Specifically, the bill allows qualified active and retired law enforcement officers to carry concealed firearms and ammunition (including magazines) in school zones; in national parks; on state, local, or private property that is open to the public; and in certain federal facilities that are open to the public. Further, the bill permits states to reduce the frequency with which retired law enforcement officers must meet certain qualification standards.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
4 versions available

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1156
LEOSA Reform Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-1210
LEOSA Reform Act
Jan 13, 2023
Introduced in House
Jan 13, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
May 4, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-1462
Introduced in Senate
May 8, 2024
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 9.
May 8, 2024
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
May 14, 2024
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 418.
May 14, 2024
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 118-502.
May 15, 2024
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1227 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8369, H.R. 7530, H.R. 7343, H.R. 8146, H.R. 7581, H.R. 354, H. Res. 1213 and H. Res. 1210. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8369, H.R. 7530, H.R. 7581, H.R. 354, H. Res. 1213, and H. Res. 1210 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate each. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 7343 and H.R. 8146 under a structured rule with one hour of general debate each. Rule provides for one motion to recommit each on H.R. 8369, H.R. 7530, H.R. 7343, H.R. 7581, H.R. 354, and H.R. 8146.
May 16, 2024
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1227. (consideration: CR H3294-3297)
May 16, 2024
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8369, H.R. 7530, H.R. 7343, H.R. 8146, H.R. 7581, H.R. 354, H. Res. 1213 and H. Res. 1210. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8369, H.R. 7530, H.R. 7581, H.R. 354, H. Res. 1213, and H. Res. 1210 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate each. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 7343 and H.R. 8146 under a structured rule with one hour of general debate each. Rule provides for one motion to recommit each on H.R. 8369, H.R. 7530, H.R. 7343, H.R. 7581, H.R. 354, and H.R. 8146.
May 16, 2024
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 354.
May 16, 2024
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
May 16, 2024
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 354, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Moore (AL) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
May 16, 2024
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3308)
May 16, 2024
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 185 (Roll no. 213). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H3295)
View Vote
May 16, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 20, 2024
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1156
    LEOSA Reform Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-1210
    LEOSA Reform Act


  • January 13, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • January 13, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • May 4, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-1462
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 8, 2024
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 9.


  • May 8, 2024
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • May 14, 2024
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 418.


  • May 14, 2024
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 118-502.


  • May 15, 2024
    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1227 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8369, H.R. 7530, H.R. 7343, H.R. 8146, H.R. 7581, H.R. 354, H. Res. 1213 and H. Res. 1210. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8369, H.R. 7530, H.R. 7581, H.R. 354, H. Res. 1213, and H. Res. 1210 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate each. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 7343 and H.R. 8146 under a structured rule with one hour of general debate each. Rule provides for one motion to recommit each on H.R. 8369, H.R. 7530, H.R. 7343, H.R. 7581, H.R. 354, and H.R. 8146.


  • May 16, 2024
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1227. (consideration: CR H3294-3297)


  • May 16, 2024
    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8369, H.R. 7530, H.R. 7343, H.R. 8146, H.R. 7581, H.R. 354, H. Res. 1213 and H. Res. 1210. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8369, H.R. 7530, H.R. 7581, H.R. 354, H. Res. 1213, and H. Res. 1210 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate each. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 7343 and H.R. 8146 under a structured rule with one hour of general debate each. Rule provides for one motion to recommit each on H.R. 8369, H.R. 7530, H.R. 7343, H.R. 7581, H.R. 354, and H.R. 8146.


  • May 16, 2024
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 354.


  • May 16, 2024
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.


  • May 16, 2024
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 354, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Moore (AL) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.


  • May 16, 2024
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3308)


  • May 16, 2024
    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 185 (Roll no. 213). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H3295)
    View Vote


  • May 16, 2024
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • May 20, 2024
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Don Bacon

Don Bacon

Republican Representative

Nebraska

Cosponsors (43)
Dusty Johnson (Republican)Diana Harshbarger (Republican)John R. Carter (Republican)Tim Burchett (Republican)Mike Johnson (Republican)Guy Reschenthaler (Republican)Alexander X. Mooney (Republican)Andy Harris (Republican)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Rick W. Allen (Republican)Lance Gooden (Republican)Glenn Thompson (Republican)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Beth Van Duyne (Republican)Andrew Ogles (Republican)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Rudy Yakym (Republican)Dan Newhouse (Republican)Lloyd Smucker (Republican)Andy Barr (Republican)Doug Lamborn (Republican)Pat Fallon (Republican)Richard Hudson (Republican)Roger Williams (Republican)Brad Finstad (Republican)Kelly Armstrong (Republican)George Santos (Republican)John H. Rutherford (Republican)Dan Bishop (Republican)Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann (Republican)Mark E. Green (Republican)Mark E. Amodei (Republican)Tony Gonzales (Republican)Mike Bost (Republican)Pete Stauber (Republican)Debbie Lesko (Republican)Jay Obernolte (Republican)Randy Feenstra (Republican)Bill Posey (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Michelle Fischbach (Republican)Bryan Steil (Republican)Michael Guest (Republican)

Judiciary Committee, Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HRES 118-1227: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8369) to provide for the expeditious delivery of defense articles and defense services for Israel and other matters; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7530) to limit youth offender status in the District of Columbia to individuals 18 years of age or younger, to direct the Attorney General of the District of Columbia to establish and operate a publicly accessible website containing updated statistics on juvenile crime in the District of Columbia, to amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to prohibit the Council of the District of Columbia from enacting changes to existing criminal liability sentences, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7343) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for the detention of certain aliens who commit assault against law enforcement officers; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8146) to require a report by the Attorney General on the impact the border crisis is having on law enforcement at the Federal, State, local, and Tribal level; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7581) to require the Attorney General to develop reports relating to violent attacks against law enforcement officers, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 354) to amend title 18, United States Code, to improve the Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act and provisions relating to the carrying of concealed weapons by law enforcement officers, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1213) a resolution regarding violence against law enforcement officers; and providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1210) condemning the Biden border crisis and the tremendous burdens law enforcement officers face as a result.
  • S 118-1462: LEOSA Reform Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Educational facilities and institutionsFirearms and explosivesGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementLaw enforcement officersLicensing and registrationsPersonnel recordsState and local government operations