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Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-2255| House 
| Updated: 5/19/2025
Russell Fry

Russell Fry

Republican Representative

South Carolina

Judiciary Committee, Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill mandates the establishment of a program enabling Federal law enforcement officers , including those who are retired, to purchase their service firearms once they are declared surplus. The Administrator of General Services is tasked with creating this program within one year of the bill's enactment. To be eligible for purchase, the officer must be in good standing with their agency, and the transaction must occur within a six-month period after the firearm's retirement. These firearms will be sold at their salvage value , reflecting their age and condition. The definition of "firearm" for this purpose excludes certain machineguns not lawfully possessed before a specific date.

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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-3096
Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-3091
Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act
Mar 21, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 21, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Mar 25, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Mar 25, 2025
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 14 - 9.
Apr 28, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 57.
Apr 28, 2025
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-80.
May 13, 2025
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.
May 14, 2025
Rule H. Res. 405 passed House.
May 15, 2025
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 405. (consideration: CR H2067-2071)
May 15, 2025
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.
May 15, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2255.
May 15, 2025
DEBATE - The House resumed debate on H.R. 2255.
May 15, 2025
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
May 15, 2025
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 2255, the Chair put the question on 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.
May 15, 2025
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2077-2078)
May 15, 2025
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 234 - 182 (Roll no. 130). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2067)
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May 15, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 19, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Mar 17, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-4117
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-3096
    Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-3091
    Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act


  • March 21, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 21, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • March 25, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • March 25, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 14 - 9.


  • April 28, 2025
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 57.


  • April 28, 2025
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-80.


  • May 13, 2025
    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.


  • May 14, 2025
    Rule H. Res. 405 passed House.


  • May 15, 2025
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 405. (consideration: CR H2067-2071)


  • May 15, 2025
    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.


  • May 15, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2255.


  • May 15, 2025
    DEBATE - The House resumed debate on H.R. 2255.


  • May 15, 2025
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.


  • May 15, 2025
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 2255, the Chair put the question on 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.


  • May 15, 2025
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2077-2078)


  • May 15, 2025
    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 234 - 182 (Roll no. 130). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2067)
    View Vote


  • May 15, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • May 19, 2025
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • March 17, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-4117
    Introduced in Senate

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 118-3091: Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act
  • S 119-4117: Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act of 2026
  • HRES 119-405: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2240) 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. 2243) 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; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2255) to allow Federal law enforcement officers to purchase retired service weapons, and for other purposes.
Firearms and explosivesGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyLaw enforcement officers

Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-2255| House 
| Updated: 5/19/2025
This bill mandates the establishment of a program enabling Federal law enforcement officers , including those who are retired, to purchase their service firearms once they are declared surplus. The Administrator of General Services is tasked with creating this program within one year of the bill's enactment. To be eligible for purchase, the officer must be in good standing with their agency, and the transaction must occur within a six-month period after the firearm's retirement. These firearms will be sold at their salvage value , reflecting their age and condition. The definition of "firearm" for this purpose excludes certain machineguns not lawfully possessed before a specific date.

Bill Text Versions

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4 versions available

Suggested Questions

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-3096
Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-3091
Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act
Mar 21, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 21, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Mar 25, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Mar 25, 2025
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 14 - 9.
Apr 28, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 57.
Apr 28, 2025
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-80.
May 13, 2025
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.
May 14, 2025
Rule H. Res. 405 passed House.
May 15, 2025
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 405. (consideration: CR H2067-2071)
May 15, 2025
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.
May 15, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2255.
May 15, 2025
DEBATE - The House resumed debate on H.R. 2255.
May 15, 2025
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
May 15, 2025
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 2255, the Chair put the question on 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.
May 15, 2025
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2077-2078)
May 15, 2025
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 234 - 182 (Roll no. 130). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2067)
View Vote
May 15, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 19, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Mar 17, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-4117
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-3096
    Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-3091
    Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act


  • March 21, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 21, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • March 25, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • March 25, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 14 - 9.


  • April 28, 2025
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 57.


  • April 28, 2025
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-80.


  • May 13, 2025
    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.


  • May 14, 2025
    Rule H. Res. 405 passed House.


  • May 15, 2025
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 405. (consideration: CR H2067-2071)


  • May 15, 2025
    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.


  • May 15, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2255.


  • May 15, 2025
    DEBATE - The House resumed debate on H.R. 2255.


  • May 15, 2025
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.


  • May 15, 2025
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 2255, the Chair put the question on 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.


  • May 15, 2025
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2077-2078)


  • May 15, 2025
    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 234 - 182 (Roll no. 130). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2067)
    View Vote


  • May 15, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • May 19, 2025
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • March 17, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-4117
    Introduced in Senate
Russell Fry

Russell Fry

Republican Representative

South Carolina

Judiciary Committee, Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 118-3091: Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act
  • S 119-4117: Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act of 2026
  • HRES 119-405: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2240) 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. 2243) 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; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2255) to allow Federal law enforcement officers to purchase retired service weapons, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Firearms and explosivesGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyLaw enforcement officers