To require the District of Columbia to permit Members of Congress who have a valid license or permit which is issued pursuant to the law of a State which permits the Member to carry a concealed firearm, or who is otherwise entitled to carry a concealed firearm in the State in which the Member resides, to carry a concealed firearm in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes.
This bill mandates that the District of Columbia permit Members of Congress to carry concealed firearms within its jurisdiction, provided they meet specific criteria. It applies to Senators, Representatives, Delegates, and Resident Commissioners who possess a valid concealed carry license or are otherwise legally entitled to carry a concealed firearm in their state of residence. To qualify, a Member of Congress must not be prohibited by federal law from possessing a firearm and must carry a valid photo identification document. The legislation achieves this by amending Section 5 of the Act of July 8, 1932, specifically by adding a new subsection (c) that exempts these qualifying individuals from certain D.C. pistol provisions.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Crime and Law Enforcement
To require the District of Columbia to permit Members of Congress who have a valid license or permit which is issued pursuant to the law of a State which permits the Member to carry a concealed firearm, or who is otherwise entitled to carry a concealed firearm in the State in which the Member resides, to carry a concealed firearm in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes.
USA119th CongressHR-4788| House
| Updated: 7/29/2025
This bill mandates that the District of Columbia permit Members of Congress to carry concealed firearms within its jurisdiction, provided they meet specific criteria. It applies to Senators, Representatives, Delegates, and Resident Commissioners who possess a valid concealed carry license or are otherwise legally entitled to carry a concealed firearm in their state of residence. To qualify, a Member of Congress must not be prohibited by federal law from possessing a firearm and must carry a valid photo identification document. The legislation achieves this by amending Section 5 of the Act of July 8, 1932, specifically by adding a new subsection (c) that exempts these qualifying individuals from certain D.C. pistol provisions.