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Armed Forces Carry Rights Protection Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-8680| House 
| Updated: 5/7/2026
Jeff Crank

Jeff Crank

Republican Representative

Colorado

Cosponsors (9)
Paul A. Gosar (Republican)Clay Higgins (Republican)Ronny Jackson (Republican)Mark B. Messmer (Republican)Lauren Boebert (Republican)Pat Harrigan (Republican)Gabe Evans (Republican)Wesley Hunt (Republican)John J. McGuire (Republican)

Armed Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill amends the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 to establish a rebuttable presumption allowing members of the Armed Forces to carry their personal firearms on military installations. This presumption applies specifically when a member is on the installation but not performing official duty . Should authorization be denied, the decision must be provided in writing . The written denial must also include an objective, clearly describable, and individualized basis for the refusal, ensuring transparency and accountability in the authorization process.
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Timeline
May 7, 2026
Introduced in House
May 7, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
  • May 7, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • May 7, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Armed Forces and National Security

Armed Forces Carry Rights Protection Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-8680| House 
| Updated: 5/7/2026
This bill amends the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 to establish a rebuttable presumption allowing members of the Armed Forces to carry their personal firearms on military installations. This presumption applies specifically when a member is on the installation but not performing official duty . Should authorization be denied, the decision must be provided in writing . The written denial must also include an objective, clearly describable, and individualized basis for the refusal, ensuring transparency and accountability in the authorization process.
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Timeline
May 7, 2026
Introduced in House
May 7, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
  • May 7, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • May 7, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Jeff Crank

Jeff Crank

Republican Representative

Colorado

Cosponsors (9)
Paul A. Gosar (Republican)Clay Higgins (Republican)Ronny Jackson (Republican)Mark B. Messmer (Republican)Lauren Boebert (Republican)Pat Harrigan (Republican)Gabe Evans (Republican)Wesley Hunt (Republican)John J. McGuire (Republican)

Armed Services Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

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