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Federal Lands Lawful Carry Act

USA119th CongressHR-9719| House 
| Updated: 7/16/2026
Rudy Yakym

Rudy Yakym

Republican Representative

Indiana

Cosponsors (2)
Pat Fallon (Republican)Kat Cammack (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, titled the Federal Lands Lawful Carry Act, seeks to permit the possession of firearms within certain federal government units and facilities. It achieves this by amending Section 930 of title 18, United States Code, which typically restricts firearms in federal facilities, to establish an exception for designated "exempted areas." Under the proposed changes, firearm possession in an exempted area is considered lawful if the individual is not otherwise prohibited by law and fully complies with the laws of the State where the area is situated. The legislation specifically defines an "exempted area" to include units or facilities owned or leased by various federal agencies, such as the National Park System , National Forest System , and Bureau of Land Management , provided these locations are accessible to visitors and invitees.
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Timeline
Jul 16, 2026
Introduced in House
Jul 16, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • July 16, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • July 16, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Federal Lands Lawful Carry Act

USA119th CongressHR-9719| House 
| Updated: 7/16/2026
This bill, titled the Federal Lands Lawful Carry Act, seeks to permit the possession of firearms within certain federal government units and facilities. It achieves this by amending Section 930 of title 18, United States Code, which typically restricts firearms in federal facilities, to establish an exception for designated "exempted areas." Under the proposed changes, firearm possession in an exempted area is considered lawful if the individual is not otherwise prohibited by law and fully complies with the laws of the State where the area is situated. The legislation specifically defines an "exempted area" to include units or facilities owned or leased by various federal agencies, such as the National Park System , National Forest System , and Bureau of Land Management , provided these locations are accessible to visitors and invitees.
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Timeline
Jul 16, 2026
Introduced in House
Jul 16, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • July 16, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • July 16, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Rudy Yakym

Rudy Yakym

Republican Representative

Indiana

Cosponsors (2)
Pat Fallon (Republican)Kat Cammack (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

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