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Safe Storage Lockers for House Office Buildings Act

USA119th CongressHR-1749| House 
| Updated: 2/27/2025
W. Gregory Steube

W. Gregory Steube

Republican Representative

Florida

Committee on House Administration, Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, titled the "Safe Storage Lockers for House Office Buildings Act," aims to enhance the safety of House of Representatives employees by allowing them to securely store self-defense weapons within House Office Buildings. It acknowledges the high violent crime rate in the District of Columbia and the fact that many employees commute by walking, often carrying weapons legally for self-defense outside federal buildings. The legislation specifically authorizes House employees, including interns and fellows, who are permitted under District of Columbia law to carry self-defense sprays, stun guns, or certain firearms, to bring these items into House Office Buildings. Upon entering, employees must immediately place their weapons in secure storage lockers operated by the United States Capitol Police, retrieving them only when exiting the building. The Capitol Police Board is mandated to design, install, and operate these lockers at external pedestrian entrances of all House Office Buildings within 180 days of the bill's enactment, and to promulgate necessary regulations.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-1566
Safe Storage Lockers for House Office Buildings Act
Feb 27, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 27, 2025
Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.
Feb 27, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-1566
    Safe Storage Lockers for House Office Buildings Act


  • February 27, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 27, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.


  • February 27, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

Congress

Safe Storage Lockers for House Office Buildings Act

USA119th CongressHR-1749| House 
| Updated: 2/27/2025
This bill, titled the "Safe Storage Lockers for House Office Buildings Act," aims to enhance the safety of House of Representatives employees by allowing them to securely store self-defense weapons within House Office Buildings. It acknowledges the high violent crime rate in the District of Columbia and the fact that many employees commute by walking, often carrying weapons legally for self-defense outside federal buildings. The legislation specifically authorizes House employees, including interns and fellows, who are permitted under District of Columbia law to carry self-defense sprays, stun guns, or certain firearms, to bring these items into House Office Buildings. Upon entering, employees must immediately place their weapons in secure storage lockers operated by the United States Capitol Police, retrieving them only when exiting the building. The Capitol Police Board is mandated to design, install, and operate these lockers at external pedestrian entrances of all House Office Buildings within 180 days of the bill's enactment, and to promulgate necessary regulations.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-1566
Safe Storage Lockers for House Office Buildings Act
Feb 27, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 27, 2025
Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.
Feb 27, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-1566
    Safe Storage Lockers for House Office Buildings Act


  • February 27, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 27, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.


  • February 27, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
W. Gregory Steube

W. Gregory Steube

Republican Representative

Florida

Committee on House Administration, Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

Congress

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted