The LEOSA Reform Act significantly expands and clarifies the authority of qualified current and retired law enforcement officers to carry concealed firearms under the Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act (LEOSA). A key provision explicitly allows these officers to carry concealed firearms within gun-free school zones , overriding previous restrictions. It also clarifies that LEOSA's authority can supersede certain federal laws and regulations, including those from the Secretary of the Interior pertaining to National Park System units. The bill also makes several improvements to LEOSA's operational aspects, such as explicitly including magazines in the definition of a firearm for carrying purposes. For retired officers, it broadens the acceptable standards for firearms qualification and certification, extending the qualification period up to 36 months at a state's discretion, allowing for more flexible methods of demonstrating proficiency. Finally, the act permits qualified current and retired law enforcement officers to carry firearms and ammunition in specific federal facilities , particularly those designated as Facility Security Level I or II civilian public access facilities. However, it also introduces a nuance by allowing state or local laws to apply on property used by common carriers or on other public property, which slightly limits LEOSA's general preemption in those specific contexts.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 13 - 11.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 58.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-81.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 405 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2240, H.R. 2243 and H.R. 2255. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 2240, H.R. 2243, and H.R. 2255. All bills are being considered under a closed rule with each bill having one motion to recommit.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 405. (consideration: CR H2024-2027)
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2240, H.R. 2243 and H.R. 2255. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 2240, H.R. 2243, and H.R. 2255. All bills are being considered under a closed rule with each bill having one motion to recommit.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2243.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 2243, the Chair put the question passage of the bill and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Raskin demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2031-2032)
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 229 - 193 (Roll no. 128). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2024)
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 13 - 11.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 58.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-81.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 405 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2240, H.R. 2243 and H.R. 2255. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 2240, H.R. 2243, and H.R. 2255. All bills are being considered under a closed rule with each bill having one motion to recommit.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 405. (consideration: CR H2024-2027)
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2240, H.R. 2243 and H.R. 2255. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 2240, H.R. 2243, and H.R. 2255. All bills are being considered under a closed rule with each bill having one motion to recommit.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2243.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 2243, the Chair put the question passage of the bill and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Raskin demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2031-2032)
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 229 - 193 (Roll no. 128). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2024)
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LEOSA Reform Act
USA119th CongressHR-2243| House
| Updated: 5/15/2025
The LEOSA Reform Act significantly expands and clarifies the authority of qualified current and retired law enforcement officers to carry concealed firearms under the Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act (LEOSA). A key provision explicitly allows these officers to carry concealed firearms within gun-free school zones , overriding previous restrictions. It also clarifies that LEOSA's authority can supersede certain federal laws and regulations, including those from the Secretary of the Interior pertaining to National Park System units. The bill also makes several improvements to LEOSA's operational aspects, such as explicitly including magazines in the definition of a firearm for carrying purposes. For retired officers, it broadens the acceptable standards for firearms qualification and certification, extending the qualification period up to 36 months at a state's discretion, allowing for more flexible methods of demonstrating proficiency. Finally, the act permits qualified current and retired law enforcement officers to carry firearms and ammunition in specific federal facilities , particularly those designated as Facility Security Level I or II civilian public access facilities. However, it also introduces a nuance by allowing state or local laws to apply on property used by common carriers or on other public property, which slightly limits LEOSA's general preemption in those specific contexts.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 13 - 11.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 58.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-81.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 405 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2240, H.R. 2243 and H.R. 2255. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 2240, H.R. 2243, and H.R. 2255. All bills are being considered under a closed rule with each bill having one motion to recommit.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 405. (consideration: CR H2024-2027)
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2240, H.R. 2243 and H.R. 2255. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 2240, H.R. 2243, and H.R. 2255. All bills are being considered under a closed rule with each bill having one motion to recommit.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2243.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 2243, the Chair put the question passage of the bill and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Raskin demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2031-2032)
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 229 - 193 (Roll no. 128). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2024)
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 13 - 11.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 58.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-81.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 405 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2240, H.R. 2243 and H.R. 2255. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 2240, H.R. 2243, and H.R. 2255. All bills are being considered under a closed rule with each bill having one motion to recommit.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 405. (consideration: CR H2024-2027)
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2240, H.R. 2243 and H.R. 2255. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 2240, H.R. 2243, and H.R. 2255. All bills are being considered under a closed rule with each bill having one motion to recommit.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2243.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 2243, the Chair put the question passage of the bill and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Raskin demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2031-2032)
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 229 - 193 (Roll no. 128). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2024)
Educational facilities and institutionsFirearms and explosivesGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementLaw enforcement officersLicensing and registrationsPersonnel recordsState and local government operations